In this millennium, the world is witnessing a notable change in the understanding of women’s emancipation and equality in the society. Although it is anticipated by many that women’s battles for equality have been won, the endurance of gender inequality has evolved with time. Unfortunately, women are still facing inequity in the social organizations including professions, business or even in politics. The global scenario of women’s health, education or violence against them is worse than that of men.

Despite all of those downsides, some great improvements have been made. Today, we (including Bangladesh) have female prime ministers; girls are coming to schools and universities. Women have the power to make decision. And thus, the purpose and motivation of the IWD 2010, unlike the previous decades, is more towards the celebration of more positive realization and achievements. ISD (in ULAB) along with the world is showing sincere concern for the women involved in our institution, and initiates to celebrate a “WOMEN’S WEEK” in order to involve more awareness on women’s recent emancipation.       

Event: WOMEN’S WEEK (March 14th-18th)
Date & Time: Ongoing programs

Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) members cordially invite ULAB students, faculties and professionals to celebrate the International Women’s Day 2010 in the campuses of ULAB (University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh) throughout initiatives and activities.
Venue: ULAB Campuses            

Details of the programs: 
Placement of “Wishboxes” in different corners of ULAB and Collection of Posters for competition
1st of March 
ULAB Campuses A & B

An orientation seminar: “A glimpse on Women’s Studies”
2nd of March
3-5 PM 
Campus B- Seminar Room
 

Film festival with films by or concerning women (2 films per day)
14th-16th March
11AM – 4PM 
ULAB Auditorium 
 

Roundtable with the State Minister for Women and Children Affairs alongside Professionals and Activists, guests
March 18th 
ULAB Auditorium