“International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress
made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by
ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their
countries and communities” delivered Sandeep Marwah Executive President of International
Women’s Film Forum at Marwah Studios on 8th March to celebrate
International Women’s Day.
This year’s theme, “Equality
for women is progress for all” emphasizes how gender equality,
empowerment of women, women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the
eradication of poverty are essential to economic and social development. It
also stresses the vital role of women as agents of development.
"Countries with
more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women
leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable.
Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as
health, education, anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is
clear: equality for women means progress for all."Marwah read the message
of Secretary-General of United Nations Ban Ki-moon
