The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Inspire Inclusion” to celebrate the diversity and empowerment of women and girls in all areas of life. While this day recognizes women’s unique achievements and contributions to the political, economic, social, and cultural spheres of society, it also serves as a reminder of the significant progress that still needs to be made before achieving full gender equality and inclusiveness in social spaces.

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The opinions expressed in this statement are those of the Advisory Council on Youth and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Council of Europe or its member States.