International Women’s Day is being observed at UN Headquarters on 3 March 2010
5 Mar 2010
This year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.
International Women’s Day is being observed at UN Headquarters on 3 March 2010 and throughout the rest of the UN system on 8 March 2010. This year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.
Message from UNIFEM Executive Director Inés Alberdi
“In recent weeks we have seen women’s significant role in helping countries recover from disaster. Following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, women, who head nearly one-half of the country’s households, have taken the lead in recovery efforts, caring for communities and neighbourhoods, improvising communal meals and child care arrangements. UNIFEM staff members in Haiti witnessed women in temporary shelters trying to build a sense of security for their families, making connections and sharing what they have with their neighbours.”
Source:UNIFEM
