The International Women’s Day is held an nually on March 8 to celebrate women’s history and achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known, as the United Nation’s (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. The Day is aimed at helping nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women while focusing on helping them gain full and equal participation in global development.
The International Women’s Day celebrates women’s deeds without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political, and reflects on these progresses to call for change where necessary. It is a day where acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities are applauded.
As is usually the custom, various women including political community and business leaders as well as entrepreneurs and television personalities are usually invited to speak on the importance of women in the society; their influence and issues that affects them. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments and more importantly, looking ahead to the untapped potentials and opportunities that await future generations of women.
