It is one of the ironies of Asia’s astonishing leap into modernity that it has been largely driven by one of the oldest ownership structures on the planet, the family firm, founded by men – and...
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International Women's Day
International Womens day originally called International Working Womens Day is marked on the 8th March every year.
Originally started as a Socialist political event in primarily Eastern Europe,Russia and the former Soviet bloc,the day has now lost its political flavour with different regions focusing the days celebrations on respect,appreciation and love towards women, too a celebration of womens economic,political and social achievements.
8 Mar 2013
Every year, Hong Kong hosts several initiatives to mark International Women's Day on March 8. It is an occasion to celebrate women's accomplishments and tackle gender equality issues.
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8 Mar 2013
If you asked a roomful of university students whether gender inequality still exists in Hong Kong, chances are you'll get a resounding "no". Young women today will have experienced little overt...
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8 Mar 2012
Today is International Women's Day. What sets it apart from Mother's Day - apart from the fact that it has not been commercialised - is that it does not just honour women's traditional family role...
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7 Mar 2012
The Join Me on the Bridge campaign reaches Hong Kong for the first time tomorrow: International Women's Day. The global campaign is aimed at gathering as many people as possible on bridges in...
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Today: COL Limited event. 'Smarten up HR management workshop: How much do you know about late employees/overtime work'. KITEN, Kowloon Bay.
Australian Chamber of Commerce:...
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International Women's Day falls on Thursday and we pick up the subject to look at a special club originally tailored for women - the Helena May.
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The Women's Commission yesterday celebrated International Women's Day with a gathering of dignitaries from around the world, including Saudi Arabia's Princess Loulwah al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz.
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Today is Women's Day, marking the 95th year that women have been honoured through this international event.
Women have come a long way socially, politically and economically over the...
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The 95th International Women's Day is on March 8. The day offers women (and men) the chance to celebrate the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women.
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It is always good to see efforts being made to promote equality between the sexes. And on the eve of International Women's Day, examples are not hard to find. Many of these activities, however,...
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