International Women's Day
Previous Themes
2013
Canada's theme for International Women's Day 2013 was Working Together: Engaging Men to End Violence against Women. As this theme suggested, violence against women affects us all, and everyone – men and women – must be part of the solution. On International Women's Day and throughout International Women's Week 2013 (Sunday, March 3 to Saturday, March 9, 2013), Canadians from coast to coast reflected on the impacts of violence against women and commit to helping end it.2012
The Government of Canada's theme for Women's Day/Week 2012 was: Strong Women. Strong Canada. Women in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities: Key to Canada's Economic Prosperity.International Women’s Day 2012 provided the opportunity for us to recognize women's roles in the economic prosperity of rural, remote and Northern regions. During the week of March 8, 2012, we were celebrating the three million Canadian women and girls across every province and territory who are integral to life in these rural, remote and Northern communities. Women and girls are contributing to economic prosperity in these regions through innovative projects such as business networks and training in non-traditional occupations. Leadership initiatives for women and girls in rural and remote areas can also be found across the country.
2011
The Government of Canada's theme for Women's Day/Week 2011 was: Girls' Rights Matter.The theme for International Women's Day and Week 2011 focused on the importance of equality and access to opportunity for all girls and women throughout their lives. This theme encouraged us to reflect on the situation of girls in Canada, and to look beyond women's relative privilege domestically, to the international context. This theme also connected to the United Nations theme for International Women's Day 2011: Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women. A girl who enjoys equality has a greater likelihood of being self-confident and aware of her own potential, and of being empowered to access the education, training and career opportunities that will contribute to her success in life.
2010
The Government of Canada's theme for Women's Day/Week 2010 was: Strong Women. Strong Canada. Strong World.This theme reflected the government's action to encourage more women and girls to participate in leadership roles, thereby helping them thrive, reach their full potential, fulfill their dreams and build a more prosperous Canada.
2009
Canada's theme for International Women's Day/Week 2009 was Strong Leadership. Strong Women. Strong World: Equality.The theme reflected the government's firm belief that increasing women's participation and access to leadership roles and opportunities will help women and girls thrive, reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams, and help build a more prosperous Canada.
2008
Canada's theme for International Women's Day / International Women's Week 2008 was Strong Women, Strong World.This theme drew in part from one of the fundamental beliefs underlying the modern women's movement, that "a woman's place in society marks the level of civilization of that society." This referred not only to the empowerment of women as a means to bring about positive and fundamental social change but to the critical roles that women play as leaders, policy-makers, caregivers, educators, and international peacemakers. The theme also drew from the fact that empowered women can, and do, play a fundamental role in current and future efforts to preserve and protect the world's natural environment.
2007
Ending Violence Against Women: Action for Real Results was Canada's theme for Women's Day/Week 2007.This theme reflected Canada's approach to addressing gender-based violence.
IWD 2007 provided an opportunity to focus our collective attention on violence against women and girls in Canadian society and to consider concrete measures to end this social problem.
2006
The Canadian theme for Women's Day/Week 2006 was : Beyond Laws: The Right to be Me which addressed women's rights, women's diversity and the need to put words into action.2006 marked the 25th anniversary of Canada's ratification of the most comprehensive international treaty on women's rights, the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
The law guarantees women and men equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities in all aspects of Canadian life. Much has been accomplished to put into place legal foundations such as the Canadian Human Rights Act, pay and employment equity laws, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and maternity and parental benefits.
Despite these legal foundations, a gap remains between laws and the reality of women's lives. Many issues from the past, such as violence and poverty, have not been resolved. Today, as women join the labour force in record numbers, raise families and participate in their communities, barriers remain. These barriers keep women, whether they are Aboriginal women, women with disabilities, lesbians, single women, lone parents or women living in poverty, from realizing their full potential.
2005
The Canadian theme for International Women's Day/Week2005 was: You Are Here: Women, Canada and the World.In Beijing in 1995, member nations of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women met to map out guidelines for measuring progress on achieving gender equality. At Beijing +5, in 2000, they met again to review their progress, achievements and explore strategies to accelerate action.
Beijing +10 brought together those member nations in New York to continue to discuss future approaches towards gender equality. Representatives also presented their country's progress over the past ten years in such areas as human rights, violence against women and girls, health, unpaid work, poverty and women's diversity.
Our progress towards gender equality can be considered a continuing journey. Our destination is clear but our route remains a challenge. That year's theme encouraged Canadians to consider how far we have come and prepare for the sometimes difficult journey ahead. We can chart our course by measuring the impact of past achievements in our daily lives and by sharing our experiences with each other. It also encouraged Canadians to join in the journey towards gender equality and help to map out enduring strategies for achieving it.
2004
The Canadian theme for International Women's Day/Week2004 was: She'son a Role!.Many Canadian women, from athletes to social activists, have accomplished great things in their community, country and around the world. Some of these women receive little recognition for their efforts, yet provide shining examples for Canadians and Canadian youth in particular to follow their dreams, no matter what barriers and opposition they may face.
That year's theme encouraged Canadians to take a closer look at what has been accomplished to promote gender equality and build Canada into the country it is today, as well as celebrating the many women who continue to work towards these goals.
2003
The Canadian theme for International Women's Day/Week 2003 was: World-Wide Women (WWW): Surfing the Digital Revolution.2002
The Canadian theme for International Women's Day/Week 2002 was: Working in Solidarity: Women, Human Rights and Peace.- Date modified:
No comments:
Post a Comment