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Published on 2024-03-07 08:43:54
On Wednesday, the World Bank marked International Women’s Day with a celebration, two days ahead of the official global commemorations. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress.”
The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, Fatou Kinteh, participated in the World Bank’s event, highlighting the ongoing journey towards gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Minister Kinteh emphasized the importance of investing in women’s health, education, and economic opportunities as a means to drive progress for all. She highlighted The Gambia’s achievements in empowering women, citing the Women Enterprise Fund as a significant milestone.
Joining Minister Kinteh at the event was the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Claudiana Cole, who underscored the essential role women play in society. She emphasized that neglecting to include women in development efforts would be a grave mistake, as they form a significant portion of the population and should be recognized as crucial partners in progress. Minister Cole stated that societies cannot advance if women are marginalized from the development process.
Keiko Miwa, the Country Director of the World Bank, also addressed the event, acknowledging the remarkable achievements of women globally. She highlighted the importance of continuing the journey towards gender equality and empowerment for every girl and woman. Miwa emphasized the need for collective action to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
The event served as a platform to reflect on the progress made in empowering women and girls, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. It highlighted the crucial role that women play in driving development and the importance of investing in their potential.
In her remarks, Minister Kinteh reiterated the commitment of The Gambia to supporting women’s empowerment and creating opportunities for their advancement. She emphasized the government’s efforts to promote gender equality and ensure that women have access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Minister Kinteh praised the Women Enterprise Fund as a successful initiative that has empowered women entrepreneurs and contributed to the country’s development.
The event concluded with a call to action for all stakeholders to work together to support women’s empowerment and gender equality. It emphasized the need for sustained investment in women’s rights and opportunities to accelerate progress for all members of society.
Overall, the World Bank’s celebration of International Women’s Day highlighted the importance of recognizing and supporting women’s empowerment as a key driver of progress and development. It emphasized the collective responsibility to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to fulfill her potential and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive society.
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