Diplomats recognise the contribution of women in the fight against Covid-19 Women have the right to have full control over their body and health, states the diplomatic community on the occasion of International Women's Day. Vaccination rollout in Slovakia. (Source: TASR) Font size:A Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements and leadership of women around the world. We recognise the powerful contribution of women in the fight against the coronavirus, as medics and caregivers, scientists and teachers, in business, and as political leaders. We are especially mindful that women and girls have been disproportionately affected by the negative economic effects of Covid-19. During the pandemic, women have been more likely to lose their jobs than men, and the burden of unpaid childcare and virtual school has fallen disproportionally on women.