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Posted on March 8, 2024
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“Girls everywhere are strong, they are capable, and they will determine our future. It is our responsibility to help them fulfil their dreams.” – Angelica Fuentes In 1911, the first ever International Women’s Day (IWD) was marked by over a million people who gathered in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Later in 1914, the 8th…
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Posted on March 4, 2022
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Here at ACT, we aim to celebrate diversity and work towards a world where men and women have equal opportunities. The patriarchal nature of many African societies means that women are often viewed as having different roles to men, with the husband often being the main bread winner. Following the death of a husband, particularly…
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Posted on March 5, 2021
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Celebrating International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 International Women’s Day (March 8) was created to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and to point out all the progress that is yet to be made. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. The theme this year encourages all…