International Women’s Day
Background International Women’s Day (IWD) is a hallmark celebration that dates back to 1977 when the United Nations (UN) officially recognized the organized activities of labor movements to raise awareness on women’s rights. Since then, IWD has risen in significance and is now a globally celebrated movement. In Nigeria, IWD is a significant day and serves as an annual commemoration of the progress made towards gender equality. It is a powerful platform to advocate for women’s rights and to address the pervasive challenges faced by the female population, that underpin underrepresentation in the labor force and unequal [...]