International Women’s Day 2023 Theme: #EmbraceEquity
According to the IWD website, “Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between Equity and Equality. The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about ‘Why equal opportunities aren’t enough’. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.”
Equality versus Equity: What’s the difference?
The IWD website says, “Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities,” whereas “Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.”
This year, the United Nations IWD Theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” recognizes the women and girls championing transformative technologies and digital education. The observance explores the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities, and the importance of protecting women’s rights in digital spaces and addressing online and ICT-facilitated gender-based violence.
Happy International Women’s Day to all strong, intelligent, talented and simply wonderful women!
Let’s celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. We celebrate the resilience, strength, and beauty of women. Keep shining and inspiring.
Let’s remember the importance of gender equality, gender equity and work towards creating a more inclusive world.
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#EmbraceEquity
“I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that’s me.” — Maya Angelou