In many parts of the world, women are demanding greater equality and rights | National newspaper

In several parts of the world, women demanded greater equality and rights on Friday (8).

In Rome, there was the Italian version of “No, no.”

In Kosovo's capital, Pristina, one poster stated: “It's a dress, not yes.”

In most parts of the world, women have protested openly, but there are still many places where it is not even possible to demonstrate. In Kabul, in the face of Taliban restrictions, posters spread messages while covering faces: “Afghanistan is hell for women.”

In Manila, the Filipino protest focused on sexual harassment. Police responded and a confrontation ensued.

In 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the most important international treaty on this subject. On March 8, almost 45 years later, key authorities at the United Nations spoke again about the challenges women continue to face.

According to the Secretary-General, at the current rate, gender equality is still 300 years away.

“Women’s rights are a proven path towards just, peaceful and prosperous societies. This is good for all of us,” António Guterres stressed.

Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights, echoed:

“Without women at the table of power, there can be no peace, justice or democracy. Without women, in all their diversity, there can be no progress at all.”