8 March is an International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s theme is “equality for women is progress for all”. The day is celebrated by women activists across the globe each year on the aforestated day.
IWD was marked by the United Nations
since 1975 with the aim of empowering women’s and girls’ rights. In light of
this, this year’s theme highlights the importance of achieving equality for
women and girls not simply because it is a fundamental human rights issue but
because progress in so many aspects depends on its manifestation.
Furthermore, it is not a secret that countries
that follow the principles of gender equality are economically better off than
their gender insensitive counterparts.
In Malawi, progress remains far
too slow and uneven even though efforts have been made to ensure gender
equality in terms of access to primary school education, SRH&R services and
access to soft for Small and medium scale business.
YONECO, a local NGO in Malawi has
been very active in Malawi and the organisation has and is still committed to
promoting gender equality. Through several interventions and a number of
projects, the organisation has improved the livelihood and welfare of women and
girls in Malawi.
What progress has been made in
your country to promote women and girls rights?
Together let us work for women’s
rights, empowerment. We can achieve gender equality in our societies as we
strive to eliminate poverty and promote sustainable development.
Remember! Equality for Women is Progress for All
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