By NIMMI RAGHUNATHAN
March 8 is International Women’s Day. On this day 20 years ago, the historic Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was signed by 189 governments to set the agenda for realizing women’s rights. This year’s theme declared by the United Nations “Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!” envisions a world where every woman has the right to seek education, get an income, get involved in politics and live free from violence and discrimination. Every woman hopes on behalf of,
March 8 is International Women’s Day. On this day 20 years ago, the historic Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was signed by 189 governments to set the agenda for realizing women’s rights. This year’s theme declared by the United Nations “Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!” envisions a world where every woman has the right to seek education, get an income, get involved in politics and live free from violence and discrimination. Every woman hopes on behalf of,