International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a  worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social- while calling for gender equality.
It was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

As a Global Youth Ambassador at Theirworld, we have been focusing on the theme of #ChangeTheCulture of violence against women and girls.
In many countries girls and women continue to have to fight to receive an education in a safe space. Currently many women and girls face the threat of violence just trying to make their way to school, and this risk continues within the school environment, with the danger of abuse in a space that should be safe and enable young girls to learn and thrive.

There is also the issue of gender inequality. There should be equal opportunities for both men and women, boys and girls.
I will continue to maintain a gender parity mindset and celebrate women’s achievement.
#ChangeTheCulture
#pressforprogress

Joshua O. Ekpokpobe
Global Youth Ambassador