Celebration Of International Women's Day On The Theme “Women And Men United To End Violence Against Women And Girls”

Today, we join millions of people across the globe to mark the International Women's Day. This is because women play a very important role in our society and country. In fact, they are the bedrock of socio-economic development. In view of that, we must always strive to promote their livelihoods. Therefore, we want use today to remind our leaders that women and girls still face so many obstacles: violence, discrimination, traditions and a host of others that undermines their livelihoods. Poverty is the worst form of violence that confronts women. Poverty leads to disempowerment, which makes women more vulnerable to violence and less able to respond. Poverty is day-to-day violence, no less destructive than war. Of all the evils for which man has made himself responsible, none is so degrading, so shocking than violence against women and girls.” The loss of biodiversity and climate change for example, causes communities to lose the ability to access their food, medicinal plants, their culture resources and recreational activities, thereby affecting their health and housing. This loss is felt disproportionately by women and girls, forcing them into the harshness of poverty. On this day, we remind our leaders to take concrete efforts to stop discrimination against women and empower them in decision making processes by giving them very important roles to play in the area of governance. We also wish to remind our leaders to ensure that no woman dies during child birth. We must take the necessary measures to secure the health of everyone to ensure that we completely eradicate maternal mortality. We also entreat the men to make a pledge not to discriminate or take any action of violence against any woman, but support them in fulfilling their life purpose. We, at Abibimman Foundation, AYICC –Ghana, GCAP-Ghana and IDAY-Ghana believe in women and their valuable role to our national development, hence, we will continue to work with them in advancing their livelihoods. We wish all women a happy International Women's Day. Kenneth Nana Amoateng Chief Executive Officer Abibiman Foundation - www.abibimmanfoundation.org/ Tel +233-303-213918, Mob:+233244023651