Sri Lanka, March 3 -- From the bustling streets of cities to the quiet corners of rural towns, women everywhere share their struggles. While some may argue that men face challenges too, the truth is that being born as a woman simply exposes one to a host of additional challenges and vulnerabilities.

Despite many obstacles, women across the globe have been stepping up in so many areas over the years. They're making waves in politics, business, economics, and administrative fields. In the non-ending story of humanity's journey, women indeed stand out as resilient heroes, crafting tales of strength and victory through the passage of time.

Every day is a woman's day, that's for sure. But certainly, there's something special about March 8. S...