Every year on March 8th, we have the opportunity to honor women all across the world, and this year is no exception. Many women have participated in important debates, programs, and events that inspire hope and contribute to global change and impact around the world today.
Other women have influenced many lives in various aspects of life, such as politics, academics, health, entertainment, business, and so on, whether as a mother, wife, sister, or friend.
Today, Barbados boasts its first female Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, a lady who has changed the political narrative in the country.
In Ghana, we also have Prof. Lydia Aziato, the first Ghanaian full professor in nursing, which is an accomplishment to be celebrated. Since its inception, the University of Ghana has produced the first female Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo. The list of women who have cracked the glass ceiling is extensive, and it demonstrates the high caliber of women that the globe is generating.
On this unique day, I’d like to encourage all women to think like Change Agents and move into greatness by concentrating on their potential to achieve greater height rather than societal limitations. Women should strive for excellence by seeking opportunities outside of their comfort zones.
Let me also applaud the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN- Women) for developing a Strategic Plan (2022–2025) that will drive UN-Women for the next four years, with an eye toward the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It’s a good step toward creating visible, revolutionary change in terms of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Happy International Women’s Day to all women across the world.
About the Author:
Mercy Yaa Boatemaa Appiah is a practicing Nurse and a Social Impact Advocate. She is interested in issues of gender equality and human capacity development. She is now running for Gender Commissioner position for the Graduate Students’ of Ghana (GRASAG), a postgraduate student organization in Ghana.
