“We are tempted to believe our lives are more complicated than others and that we have suffered more, but the truth is everybody is dealing with something that they dont discuss with others. Learn to deal with complexity.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos, First Lady of the Republic of Namibia
“It is important to understand that the lack of women in leadership positions is a universal issue and it is a global challenge. The talent pool that women can draw nominees from is very small compared to their male counterparts that are standing at 51 percent. These statistics should not deter us because they open […]
“Women’s day needs to be celebrated saying that it has made strides in the world of working modern times. Women have been challenged by inequality in the work place and cultural practices which has prohibited women to advance in society. Some of these practices have restricted women entry in participation in the workforce which consequently […]
“Women’s Day celebrates the women of the world as we strive towards inclusive growth and prosperity for all and equality. We reflect on the status of women in the world and we need to ask ourselves many questions such as what elements of our economic systems perpetuate inequalities particularly, why women are largely excluded from meaningful […]
“As an active member of the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS, I hope to rally women and men in my country and in the region, around standing up for young women and girls. I invite other women and men in Africa to take up this challenge with us. Our countries will benefit more […]
“We must do more for our young women and girls. We are not going to win this new battle with old approaches and attitudes. We have to be innovative. First, we have to invest vigorously in education for girls. Evidence shows that keeping girls in school not only raises a girl’s standard of living and […]
“As a continent, Africa has come a long way, with remarkable economic growth and remarkable progress against diseases. We however still have a long way in ensuring that adolescent girls and young women are part of this progress.” Her Excellency Madame Monica Geingos
“As women we do not have to present a manly persona for us to be recognised as effective leaders. The people we lead are not interested in our toughness, but rather the extent to which we care about them.” Ms. Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun
“There is no need to prove that as women we are as good or as better than men, because one’s capabilities are not judged by gender but the results of your input. Embrace your characteristics, qualities, strengths and weaknesses; have a dream and chase it, but most of all keep your standards high. That, I […]
“There are plenty of women with education. The only thing we need to do is put people in the right places where they are qualified. We need to put people in places where they can perform well, because they are qualified in that specific job.” Dr. Libertine Amadhila, Former Deputy Prime Minister