India, March 8 -- International Women's Day is a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of women and the strides made toward gender equality. Over the years, through collective determination and resilience, we've seen tremendous progress. Our journey continues with boundless opportunities ahead. This year's theme, Accelerate Action, challenges us to build upon our achievements with renewed vigour, creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Across the globe, the transformative power of education has steadily unlocked doors that were once firmly shut. Increasingly, girls are not only entering schools but advancing into higher education, shaping academic discourse, and breaking into careers once considered the excl...