International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2024 Date and History: The International Day of Action for Women’s Health in 2024 holds significant importance in today’s world, where women’s rights are increasingly under threat. It is crucial to stand against any efforts to restrict women’s rights, ensuring they can freely make choices about their bodies, sexuality, and lives without facing coercion, discrimination, or violence.
This day celebrates women’s rights to privacy, education, and control over their sexual and reproductive health. It serves as a platform to advocate for reforms that promote gender equality, empower women worldwide, and guarantee a healthy and fulfilling life for all women. Here is all you need to know.
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2024: Date and Theme
May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. (Source: May28.org)
The International Day of Action for Women’s Health in 2024 will fall on a Tuesday, annually observed on May 28. This year, the focus will be on “Mobilising in Critical Times of Threats and Opportunities,” which emphasises empowering women to make decisions independently, free from coercion and discrimination.
It highlights the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and availability of sexual and reproductive health and rights and justice information and services for all people, including women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
International Day of Action for Women’s Health: History and Significance
Established in 1987 during the Women’s Meeting in Costa Rica, the Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) designated this day to raise awareness and advocate for women’s health rights.
The Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) further promoted this cause globally. The day focuses on enhancing healthcare for women, addressing crucial issues like abortion rights, HIV/AIDS, poverty, sexual autonomy, and access to contraceptives.
In essence, this day serves as a poignant reminder that women deserve to live healthy, happy lives, free from abuse, discrimination, and violations of their rights.
