Sunday, 8 March 2009

International Women's Day

Did you know that...
  • Women do two-thirds of the world's work but receive only 10% of the world's income?
  • Women are 2/3 of the 1 billion+ illiterate adults who have no access to basic education?
  • 80% of the world's 27 million refugees are women?
  • Women own around only 1% of the world's land?
  • Pregnant women in Africa are 180 times more likely to die than in Western Europe
  • ...
Do you still think that there is no reason to celebrate International Women's Day? If you are interested in these facts and many other aspects concerning this celebration, visit the official webpage of International Women's Day.

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