{"id":26082,"date":"2025-03-07T14:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/?p=26082"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:27:55","slug":"international-womens-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/international-womens-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Written by E. C. Feng<\/em><\/p>\n

On 8 March every year, we are reminded of the ongoing mission for gender equality, ensuring that women have equal rights, opportunities, full participation, and access to all aspects of civil and political resources. <\/em><\/p>\n

In a world facing mounting global crises, intensifying gender-based violence, and discrimination, it is more urgent than ever for us, and everyone dedicated to this mission, to continue and address inequalities that stand as barriers to justice and peace.<\/p>\n

Progress and setbacks in numbers<\/h2>\n

In 2023, 612 million women and girls were exposed to displacements and rights violations due to armed conflicts, underlining how crucial gender-sensitive peace and security policies are.[1] What is encouraging is that gender provisions in peace agreements were increased to 31% between 2012 and 2020. However, progress remains fragile, as only 26% of agreements in 2023 mentioned women, girls, or gender considerations.[1]<\/p>\n

Zeroing in on the local level, grassroots women\u2019s groups played a vital role in three-quarters of informal peacebuilding efforts, showcasing the power of community-led activism. This highlights the importance and indispensability of international and transnational support to each grassroots human rights defender, enabling individuals to sustain their efforts in the long run.<\/p>\n

At the same time, threats against women leaders and journalists are rising. In conflict-affected regions, at least 41 women human rights defenders were killed in 2023, while press violations against women journalists surged by 56%, including 21 murders – the highest in five years.[1][4] Among the reported cases, there were hundreds of instances of physical assault, cases of legal harassment, incidents of threats and intimidation, and a total of 951 press violations in 2024.[4] It is imperative to ensure the security of women journalists and their work in advancing sustainable development and safeguarding media plurality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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\nGeneral view of the opening session of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, 4 September 1995. UN Photo\/Milton Grant.<\/em><\/h6>\n

This year, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark commitment to gender equality adopted by 189 governments at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in 1995. The declaration remains a key framework for women\u2019s rights even today.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Art credits: Abecor, The Hague, 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n

Feminism is intersectional, cutting across ethnicity, gender, class, religion, education, and financial status. It is a movement by and for all, recognizing that gender justice and equality cannot be achieved if anyone is left behind.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNo one of us can be free until everybody is free\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maya Angelou<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Moving forward: Strengthening our efforts for equal societies<\/h2>\n

Admittedly,\u00a0 the statistics presented are just the tip of the iceberg, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in pursuing gender equality. While there have been notable improvements in policies and peace efforts, setbacks remain. This calls for renewed commitment from all actors envisioning social justice and equity, as it is our collective action that defends the rights of women and girls worldwide. After all, women’s rights are human rights.<\/p>\n

In times of uncertainty and backlash, hope is more than an aspiration; it is an action. Built through shared strength and determination, it fuels our journey for gender equality, ensuring hard-won rights are not eroded. We cannot afford regression; the movement must remain resilient, its advocates must be protected, and their work must be reinforced.\u00a0Change happens when responsibility is shared within communities and across borders. From every corner of the world, we must stand together to create a future where women and girls live free from violence, fear, and discrimination.<\/p>\n

All around us, we observe enormous potential and not one effort for positive change goes unnoticed. We, at Justice & Peace, together with our partners and supporters, remain side by side with those contributing to positive change, and invite you as well to join our mission.<\/h3>\n\n
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[1 ]Faces and figures: Women, peace, and security<\/a>. UN WOMEN. 2024.
\n[2] Faces and figures: Ending violence against women<\/a>. UN WOMEN. 2024.
\n[3] International Women\u2019s Day 2025 \u2013 For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment<\/a>. UN WOMEN. 2024.
\n[4] 2024 Annual Report: Attacks Against Women Journalists Nearly Double in 2024<\/a>. Women Press Freedom. 2024<\/h6>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In times of uncertainty and backlash, hope is more than an aspiration; it is an action. Built through shared strength and determination, it fuels our journey for gender equality. With this message for solidarity and collective action, we invite you to join our mission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"class_list":["post-26082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nInternational Women's Day 2025 - Justice & Peace Netherlands<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In times of uncertainty and backlash, hope is more than an aspiration; it is an action. 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