Empowering Tomorrow

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches on March 8, the world prepares to celebrate under the theme "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment". This year's celebration holds special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark blueprint for advancing women's rights globally.

The theme "Accelerate Action" underscores the urgent need to address persistent gender inequalities and remove systemic barriers that hinder women's progress. Despite advancements, the World Economic Forum estimates that at the current rate, full gender parity won't be achieved until 2158, highlighting the importance of swift and decisive action.

This year's celebration emphasizes the role of youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls, as catalysts for lasting change. It calls for empowering the next generation to drive forward the agenda for gender equality and women's rights.

Women continue to face challenges in various aspects of life, from workplace discrimination to unequal distribution of household responsibilities. However, the resilience and determination of women worldwide continue to inspire and drive progress towards a more equitable future.

One example is the story of Miriam,  a midwife whose journey reflects the sacrifices and triumphs of many Ugandan women

Born as the fifth child in a family of eight, she grew up witnessing her mother shoulder the immense responsibility of raising her children almost single-handedly. Despite limited resources, her mom worked tirelessly to ensure all her eight children had access to education, healthcare, and basic needs. Her unwavering dedication saw her sell part of their land and take loans to fund Miriam’s education at Kabale School of Nursing and Midwifery.