THE AFRICAN WOMEN DAY CELEBRATION 2020

The Africa Union has designated July, 31st as African Women 2020. Today 31st of July is Pan African Women’s Day and 2020 marked the 58th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the Specialised Agency of the AU dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment⁣

The Pan African Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the Foremothers of Africa who gallantly fought for the liberation and development of our continent and emphasis the important role of African women who continue to be the backbone of our economies. ⁣

Today, African women are calling for full implementation of the policy organs in the realization of gender parity in the workforce of the AU and demanding the protection of all women and girls in Africa.⁣

It’s our collective responsibility as Africans to ensure that policies are delivered on gender equality and women’s empowerment in our continents.

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