BOR – Hundreds of girls and ladies gathered on the police headquarters in Jonglei state on Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day, their voices echoing with requires equality and empowerment.
Despite the challenges posed by ongoing instability and conventional obstacles, the spirit of resilience was palpable.
The occasion, organized by native teams in collaboration with worldwide NGOs, featured speeches, conventional dances, and shows highlighting the achievements of girls within the area.
A recurring theme was the necessity to tackle the persistent problem of gender-based violence, an issue exacerbated by years of battle.
Speaking on the occasion, Susan Sesay, Gender Advisor for the UNMISS Bor area workplace, mentioned International Women’s Day is important for reminding everybody of the progress made and the obstacles nonetheless blocking girls.
“Despite progress, significant barriers remain, making International Women’s Day 2025 a crucial opportunity to assess achievements, recognize challenges, and renew commitments toward a more inclusive future,” Sesay mentioned.
“Addressing child marriage and enrolling and keeping more girls in school in Jonglei State will usher in more elite women, and invariably, more women would be exposed to the fact that women’s rights are human rights,” she added.
Sesay appealed to male gender equality champions to firmly stand by girls and ladies to deconstruct the buildings and programs that maintain girls again.
“I call on all male gender equality champions to firmly stand by women and girls to deconstruct the structures and systems that hold women back from participating equally with men and boys, and also recognize and respect their rights as human beings,” she mentioned.
The United Nations formally acknowledged International Women’s Day in 1975, additional cementing its international significance and formally designating March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1977, following its preliminary observance in 1975.
The occasion additionally served as a second to mirror on the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, with many audio system emphasizing that whereas progress has been made, a lot work stays to be executed.
The nationwide theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is “Empowering women and girls to promote equality, safety, and a healthy environment.”