Problematic issues

Women’s Day: the road to equality is long

On March 8, International Women's Day, demonstrations against discrimination against women and for equal rights take place worldwide. International Women's Day was introduced in 1911.

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There are still many unresolved issues when it comes to gender equality. Deputy Governor and Women's Representative Astrid Eisenkopf on the pay gap, women's policy as an obstacle course and childcare.

"Women's Day is not just a 'celebration', but a day on which we point out many grievances and speak out against them," says Deputy Governor and Women's Representative Astrid Eisenkopf. For over 100 years, March 8 has stood for the long struggle of women and for equal participation in society. Much has been achieved in the past decades. But an end to the struggle is not in sight.