International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally every year on March 8th, serving as both a celebration of women’s achievements and a rallying cry for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Rooted in a history of struggle and progress, IWD provides a vital platform for reflecting on the social, economic, cultural, and political contributions of women worldwide. It also presents an opportunity to critically assess the challenges that women continue to face and to mobilize collective action towards a more equitable future.
Since its inception, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) has marked International Women’s Day as a key component of its broader agenda to address gender disparities and promote women’s rights in Africa. Initially, these celebrations took the form of academic discussions within the University of South Africa (UNISA), aimed at contributing to the development of a feminist curriculum for the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute (TMALI). Over the years, the event has evolved into a kind of civic occasion that draws together a wide range of stakeholders, including feminist activists, business leaders, policymakers, and representatives from civil society.
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