Orange The World: Women Matter Too!

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Thursday 25th November marked the beginning of 19 Days of Activism with the theme “Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now!” and it is

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heartwarming to see that more people are raising their voices to eradicate violence against women and girls. I add my voice to that of millions of heroes all over the world to say that harnessing the strength of women is a necessity if the war against domestic, sexual and gender based violence is to be won.

Likewise, provision of better paid employment and business opportunities for women consistent with market trends and in non conventional sectors is a great way of fighting this war. I am glad to witness the rising of women on various career ladders. Today, many women are breaking barriers and achieving giant strides as heads of banks, MDs, CEOs of companies, etc. And I must say that women are born leaders, therefore whatever they pilot thrives.

Gender and right awareness raising for families and communities to transform attitudes to gender roles and women’s rights will assist a lot. This way, the society begins to see the female child as equal partners in progress rather than objects that can be trafficked and exploited.

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