With International Women’s Day just around the corner, the spirit of celebrating women’s achievements is at its peak. Spanning back in history, it reminds us of the year 1908, when 15,000 women, of all generations, marched through New York City with demands for shorter working hours, better pay and women’s voting right.

Exactly one century later, the importance of International Women’s Day is honored through it’s 2008 global theme — ‘Shaping Progress’, through investing in women and girls. The celebration of International Women’s Day 2008 will focus intensely on financing for equality of gender. The theme ‘Shaping Progress’ aims to inspire women and girls across the globe to look beyond their appearance – "to look into themselves rather than at themselves". It aims to make women aware of the fact that actions speak louder than appearance. With this Women’s Day theme, women all over the world will truly embrace the spirit of International Women’s Day 2008 to celebrate their achievements marked with great success in restoring women’s rights and framing a better future.

However, achievements of women are still being undermined at the global level, by society’s fixation on women’s life style, as well as on a woman’s appearance. But with the theme ‘Shaping Progress’, the time has come to confront this serious issue and bring about change in their way of living. International Women’s Day (March is the day for women around the world to recognize and celebrate their achievements and to unite together towards shaping a better future. A better future means a better world with justice for women and raised awareness regarding issues affecting their life. It is all about a woman’s world, where they get due recognition for their awesome ability and significant contribution to modern society. People from all corners of the world are expected to encourage International Women’s Day 2008 celebrations, aiming towards paving a way to a better world for women and shaping a better time ahead. ‘Shaping Progress’ is a theme that recognizes the gains that women have made over the years. But more than that, intense focus is laid on the remarkable difference that they want to come up with, to make the world a better place not only for themselves but for everyone.

There has been a significant twist in progress during recent years, with an aim to fill the gap between a woman’s personal and professional life. Women have mastered the art of striking a balance between these two distinctive aspects of life. The theme of International Women’s Day 2008 is going to document their struggle for betterment. International Women’s Day 2008 will be celebrated to offer a vital stepping stone towards success by encouraging women all over the world to take up challenges and overcome barriers in the world of business. This will surely spread the seeds of inspiration and encouragement and will lead them to shape a better future, a better world and a better time ahead.

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