MARCH 8 is International Women’s Day, and we are celebrating it by visually depicting Malaysian women in their different spheres and roles. We need to analyse the history, culture, professionals, current demand and social interest.

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Women/2014/03/07/International-Womens-Day-Celebrating-women-in-pictures/

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/theme.asp#.Uxm92iDNvIU

The United Nations declares an annual theme:

- 2014: Inspiring Change

- 2013: A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women
- 2012: Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty
- 2011: Equal access to education, training and science and technology
- 2010: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all
- 2009: Women and men united to end violence against women and girls
- 2008: Investing in Women and Girls
- 2007: Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls
- 2006: Women in decision-making
- 2005: Gender Equality Beyond 2005: Building a More Secure Future
- 2004: Women and HIV/AIDS
- 2003: Gender Equality and the Millennium Development Goals
- 2002: Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities
- 2001: Women and Peace: Women Managing Conflicts
- 2000: Women Uniting for Peace
- 1999: World Free of Violence against Women
- 1998: Women and Human Rights
- 1997: Women at the Peace Table
- 1996: Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future
- 1975: United Nations recognizes International Women's Day