International Women’s Day 2020: an opportunity for inspiration, reflection and introspection

Since the early 1900s, International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed, in some form or another, by various organisations and groups across the globe. Its origins lie in labour rights movements which soon came to take on a gender dimension, becoming the celebration of women that it is today. In its present form, IWD is …

#WD2019 – Power. Progress. Change

So in 5 day's time, I'll be at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference - the largest global conference on gender equality and the health and rights of women and girls. As a Women Deliver Young Leader, I am privileged to be attending this gathering on a full scholarship along with the other members of the Class …

Reflections on International Women’s Day 2019 – celebrating women’s achievements

8 March is International Women's Day (IWD) which commemorates the achievements of women in all spheres and marks the start of a year-long campaign around a certain theme to galvanize action towards the realization of gender equality. Under the 2019 theme - #BalanceForBetter - IWD celebrates the women who have, against the odds stacked against them, …

What feminism means to me

I generally try to avoid labelling myself primarily because giving yourself a label is inherently divisive. But, added to that, if I give myself a label I want to be sincere in it and live up to that label as best I can. Although I've always believed in equality between men and women, I never …

Reflections on International Women’s Day 2019 – working towards gender balance

Happy International Women's Day (IWD)! Today marks the start of what is usually a year-long campaign around a certain theme to galvanize action towards the achievement of gender equality. This year's theme is #BalanceForBetter - a recognition that gender parity is necessary for human development and a celebration of the achievements of women who have, …