“No country can every truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half its citizens.”- Michelle ObamaEach year the international community looks forward to the celebrations and activities surrounding International Women’s Day. Over the years there have been significant changes and attitudinal shift concerning society’s perception of women’s equality and empowerment. This year International Women’s Day will be observed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. IWD is accompanied with considerable activities organized and witnessed worldwide as non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), women groups join forces and resources to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. The theme for International Women’s Day is Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
