Africa observes Women’s Day to affirm social, economic status of women in Continent

addis ababa [Africa]July 31 (ANI): Africa is celebrating Women’s Day on Sunday, a day to recognize and reaffirm the role of organizing women in achieving African political independence and advancing the social and economic status of women on the continent. .

31 July is All-African Women’s Day and 2019 marks the 57th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the AU’s specialized agency dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

In her statement to commemorate the day, AU Commission President Moussa Faki Mahamat pointed out among other things the importance of the day that Pan African Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the pioneers of Africa who have worked for liberation and development. fought bravely for of this continent. He also reiterated the vital role of African women who remain the backbone of our economy as farmers, entrepreneurs, businessmen, scientists and leaders in many other sectors.

The Chair noted that one of his priorities is the full implementation of the policy organs’ call for gender equality in the AU’s workforce by 2025 and that the Committee will continue to demand respect and protection for all women and girls who are who have been coerced. displaced in Africa; Noting that Africans have a collective responsibility to hold themselves and their leaders accountable for meeting gender equality and women’s empowerment commitments.

Africa Women’s Day provides a national, continental and global opportunity to remember and reaffirm the vital role of African women in the development of a strong Pan-African identity, as well as shared values, objectives and vision for the future Women are the major contributors. Towards achieving Africa’s agenda of inclusive growth and sustainable development anchored in the AU Vision of a unified prosperous and peaceful Africa In 2019, African Union Heads of State and Government celebrated 7 July of each year as “African Unity Day”. Named to celebrate major achievements made as To discuss the important lessons learned from the regional and continental integration process, as well as, with a view to addressing the challenges faced.

Africa Women’s Day 2021 was celebrated under the theme “African Women in Art, Culture and Heritage”.

The commemoration has also been associated with the declaration of the year 2020 to 2030 as the Decade of Financial and Economic Inclusion for Women. The overall goal of the Decade of Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion is that every woman should be able to work, get paid and participate in the economy of her country.

This includes examining regulatory, legislative and policy context to determine the changes needed to promote women’s financial inclusion, and assisting financial institutions in adopting a women-compliant approach, across different market segments as well as major economic sectors. their participation is included. Involve the Creative and Cultural Industry Africa’s Women’s Day celebrates and recognizes the role and contribution of women in the creative economy and creative and cultural industries and encourages women to get involved in the fields, as well as support the rally on how to address gives opportunity. Challenges and untapped opportunities for women.

It is also done to increase the voice and visibility of women in the creative industry, including but not limited to – combating gender-based stereotypes and harmful social norms through art, culture and heritage so as to promote retention. to be extended and to take advantage of the various components. Culture to spread message on protection and promotion of girls and rights of women.

It works to promote the use of culture and art to de-stereotype the creative economy sector and to nurture the participation of girls and women in the creative economy through gender sensitive humanities studies and to encourage exhibitions and galleries or museums. To provide equal opportunities to women by performing Getting more art produced by women as well as women artists.

Among other things, advocates for women to reach and occupy leadership positions in the creative economy sector, advocate for a conducive environment that supports the development of professional female artists through academia and for women in the creative economy. In particular, it extends financial and technical resources to (ANI)