Deputy Minister for Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Halima Daudi says Malawi will join the international community in commemorating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe, Daud emphasised the importance of creating a fair and inclusive world where all women and girls have equal opportunities, rights, access to leadership and decision-making spaces.
Daudi also added that the main objective of the 2025 International Women’s Day commemoration is to celebrate the achievements of women and girls while advocating for their rights, equality and empowerment.
“To accelerate progress toward gender equality, Malawi will this year focus on areas such as promoting gender equality by addressing systematic barriers through inclusive policies, wage gaps, improved education, healthcare access and implementing gender-responsive budgeting”, she added.
She further stated that the day in Malawi is a call to action for all sectors, the government, private sectors and communities among others to invest in gender equality and empowerment.
Daudi thanked the United Nations (UN) family, World Vision Malawi and all partners who are supporting the International Women’s Day this year.
In her remarks, UN Women Country Representative to Malawi Letty Chiwala said Malawi is still facing challenges in promoting women’s rights, equality and empowerment as compared to other countries worldwide.
She said there is a limited number of women in political, agriculture and education sectors, among others, which is worrisome, and the commemoration of this day seeks to address such issues to ensure that women are contributing to the economy of the country.
This year’s International Women’s Day will be commemorated under the theme “All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality and Empowerment.
