Today, March 8, we commemorate women's struggles to claim their rights. Despite the progress that has been made and despite significant steps in the right direction, we have still not achieved full and substantive equality. Today's International Women's Rights Day remains a reminder that there is no room for complacency.
Equality between women and men is not a matter of political correctness and certainly should not be treated as such. It is a timeless struggle and a path of assertion at all levels where inequalities exist. Let us not forget that for everything we take for granted today, many women have even given their lives.
We have a duty to every girl and every woman to ensure that their rights are respected and guaranteed. Through concrete and targeted horizontal actions, we will continue to promote the principle of gender equality. The aim is to ensure that women and men have choices, free from stereotypes and other barriers, to reach their full potential.
Gender equality is not a women's issue. Every violation of women's rights is a problem that spreads throughout society, a deficit of democracy and progress. Therefore, the struggle for equality is common and is a key element for a robust economy, a healthy society and a democratic environment.
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