2012 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION

The 8th of March of every year is celebrated worldwide as international Women’s Day. It is a day set aside by the United Nations (UN) to honour women and also to draw attention to the numerous challenges facing women all over the world.

The theme chosen by the UN for this year’s celebration is “CONNECTING GIRLS; INSPIRING FUTURES”.

In Ghana, the theme chosen for the celebration is “CONNECTING GIRLS; INSPIRING FUTURES, REDUCING RURAL POVERTY”, and is being championed by the National Gender Machinery (MOWAC) in collaboration with esteemed institutions, agencies and stakeholders working in the area of gender and women’s empowerment.

This year, the celebration is intended to focus on the ten regions of Ghana. Activities to mark the day will include programmes to mentor girls and young ladies, interactive gathering and seminars which will be organized throughout the regions under the chosen theme.

Organizations are therefore being encouraged to join or collaborate with our regional secretariats in their activities to mark the day.

The Ministry is also willing to collaborate with any institution or agency to plan an activity to celebrate the occasion at the headquarters.

For any further enquiry and information, please contact the Head office on:
+ 233 0302 228064

Research and Info. Unit

Dept. of Women (MOWAC)

14 February, 2012