On thisInternational Women Day, I aspire to acknowledge a collective celebration of women worldwide, yet the current circumstances, especially for Palestinian women and girls, dampen the joy. The selective celebration of women based onagendas,religion, and regional conflicts suggests that societal safety, not just for women, is still a conquest. While I've had the privilege of speaking on diverse platforms, sharing achievements, experiences, and insights globally, it's essential to pause and reflect on the realities faced bywomenin places like Gaza. Even in the USA, we acknowledge progress, but the journey towards true equality is ongoing in 2024. humanityshould transcendgender, skin color, region, and religion, resisting the labels imposed by higher powers.