The International Women’s Day is observed across the globe on 8 March as a celebration of women’s achievements and a reminder of the challenges that remain. In our country, the day carries particular weight, reflecting both the strides made and the hurdles yet to be overcome in the pursuit of gender equality.
This day is a reminder to ensure women’s safety and dignity in public spaces and create equal opportunities for women in various sectors.
The country must strengthen policies that ensure equal participation of women in the country’s progress and foster safe environments that uphold women’s dignity. True empowerment of women will come not from token gestures, but from structural change, where equality is not an aspiration but a lived reality for every woman across the country.