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In focus: International Women's Day 2024
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The 2024 world commemoration of International Women's Day is here. The theme, Invest in Women: Accelerate progress, is a resounding and critical call to action for governments, private sector, civil society and individual to collectively act towards ensuring commitment to gender equality and women empowerment. In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations.
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