BEIJING, Mar 06 (IPS) – The following opinion piece is part of series to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day, March 8.Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), and the theme for this year’s celebration is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” We recognize the tremendous contribution and leadership demonstrated by women and girls around the world in shaping our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a more sustainable future.

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