The article critiques the commodification of International Women's Day, highlighting how it tends to prioritize causes that align with Western, corporate narratives. It emphasizes the neglect of marginalized groups, specifically Palestinian women, who face systemic violence and are often excluded from mainstream feminist conversations. While some women receive widespread support in their struggles, others, particularly those facing war and occupation, are silenced. The author argues for a more inclusive approach to feminism that genuinely addresses the needs of all women, particularly those in dire situations.
When Palestinian women dig through rubble to pull their children's bodies from the ruins of their homes, they are met with silence or, worse, suspicion.
Year after year, International Women's Day is paraded as a global moment of solidarity, yet its priorities are carefully curated to fit political convenience.
The same feminist institutions that mobilise against violence against women struggle to even utter the words Gaza or genocide.
International Women's Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where corporate sponsors preach empowerment while the women most in need of solidarity are left to fend for themselves.
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