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United Nation’s International Woman’s Day event holds in Accra, March 7
After several hours of contemplating, I thought it best not to give this article its obvious and befitting title, just so I don’t scare you off. Before I tell you why , lets take a trip down the memory lane to ascertain how many times we have ever encountered the term “women empowerment” or as […]
My next question for you would be; what has been your consistent reaction to concept?
This needs no answer considering that it is no news that millions of men and women around the world struggle to comprehend the aim and purpose of women empowerment. While men are completely turned off by the term , it appears some women are very careful to associate themselves with the term so as not to be called “ feminists” . Yes in most cultures and especially mine feminism is offensive and a feminist is seen as an outcast to the society.
This is understandably so, yes I can understand why because while I respect the laid down foundation of women connoisseurs and suffragettes, it seems that the pioneers of the movement had done more evil than good to the assertion because someway somehow at the sight and sound of women empowerment, people get the impression of women taking over the world and shelving men into domestic or menial jobs .
And the phrase “ what a man can do, a women can do better” , a fallible and rushed logic became the phrase of the century. Women are never equal to men and men are certainly not equal to women but both sides of the gender coin are important and deserve access to equal ,favourable conditions and opportunities to realize the best versions of themselves. This is what women empowerment is about.
It is when a poor , vulnerable girl in my village Offinso Ahenkro gets access to education and becomes a nurse.
It is when a struggling female entrepreneur gets access to investment to expand the tentacles of her business into other countries.
When Ama Pomaa, a porter girl receives enlightenment of adding value to her work by shopping for people at their convenience, I believe we can all agree that she has been empowered.
Women empowerment is the belief that women Should have access to education, information , resources, association, voting and decision –making in matters that affect them. (Wikipedia,2016).
To equip them with the right tools to become productive members of society and to contribute to the economic development of the nation. That is not so bad, is it?
By this, I urge you to open a room in your heart for the support of women to reach their maximum potential. If you will , take an active step and come join us in the celebration of the United Nations International Womens Day. A day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world while relishing the collective efforts of both genders to national development.
Come engage and learn from successful women entrepreneurs and personalities who have built brands of international recognition
Come 7th March ,2016
VENUE: GNAT hall; Adabraka-Accra
Time: 11am-3pm
Side attractions: Networking, Soul music by sensational award winning musician josh blakk, refreshment(kebab and hibiscus drink/sobolo),professional photography taking and many more
Ticket: Ghc 15
Who should attend
All women and men
Budding, thriving and established Women in business and social entrepreneurship
Female students and graduates
Women in ministry
Women in media
Women in Policy making
UN agencies
Representatives of NGOs
Women in media
IWD2016 –Accra; Reigniting~ Refuelling