The Soroptimist International – Accra, has on the occasion of International Women’s Day urged duty bearers to expedite action on efforts to achieve gender parity.
According to them, the continued existence of gender disparity is not acceptable.
“Decades after the Beijing conference of 1995, women still struggle for equality and recognition” the stated in a message to mark international Women’s Day which is observed globally on March 8.
Please read full statement below:
Can you imagine a world free from discrimination, stereotypes, inequality, bias and violence? A world where no one will be left behind, especially, women and girls?
March 8, has been set aside to mark International Women’s Day. This is a global call to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of all women. It is a day which also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Decades after the Beijing conference of 1995, women still struggle for equality and recognition.
This year’s theme is guided by two core values: inspire inclusion and invest in women. The theme is an important source of inspiration for people all over the country, as it stimulates the creativity and empowerment of women and girls globally. There is a need therefore to accelerate the fight against gender disparity and ensure that is made through the empowerment of women.
The Soroptimist International Club of Accra has through its Programme Action, contributed to the empowerment of women and girls. We shall continue to join hands with other groups with similar vision, to strengthen gender responsiveness and the inclusion of women in community, national and global decision-making. Fighting gender disparity and making a difference are some of the actions that make International Women’s Day impactful!
Together we can inspire inclusion, leaving no one behind!!!
Let’s accelerate progress by investing in Women!
To Educate, Enable and Empower Women and Girls is the Soroptimist mandate!!
Let’s stand up for women! Together we can!!