International women’s day: protecting women’s rights worldwide
(Vatican Radio) Today is International Women’s Day celebrated each year on March 8th
in honour of women throughout the world. Each year, the United Nations declares a
theme for IWD. This year’s theme is “A promise is a promise: time for action to end
violence against women.” Lizzette Robleto-Gonzales is a policy and advocacy officer for Progressio, a Catholic-rooted humanitarian aid agency. She spoke with Ann Schneible about this theme chosen by the UN, and the challenge of confronting violence against women throughout the world.
“It is an important issue for women around the world,” she said, “especially through the end of 2012 the most horrific attacks against women and girls.”
“Women represent half of the population around the world,” Robleto-Gonzales continued, “and they still are seen as second-class citizens. This needs to be addressed and considered by policy-makers in order for them to develop their policies accordingly.”
Listen to Ann Schneible’s full interview with policy and advocacy officer for Progressio, Lizzette Robleto-Gonzales:
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