To commemorate and recognize the labour struggles of women workers in textile factories in America in the late 19th century, the United Nations in 1977 established March 8 as the International Day for Women's Rights and Peace. Today, through persistent and sustained struggles, women are gaining increasingly important positions in the workplace, in scientific knowledge and in social service. Nevertheless, however, discrimination against them persists and in some cases intensifies. The lack of substantive gender equality affects democracy and the rule of law.
Recognizing women and girls who are advancing gender equality through transformative technology and digital education, the United Nations has chosen "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" as the theme for Women's Day 2023. The objectives of this theme are to explore the impact of the digital gender gap, explore economic and social inequalities and highlight the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces, as well as addressing gender-based online violence.
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women, both through the promotion of legislation and the examination of ex officio matters, promotes and pursues substantive gender equality and on the occasion of this day emphatically reiterates its commitment and dedication to the elimination of gender discrimination and to raising awareness and fostering a culture of equality and respect for human rights.
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