[PHOTOS]: Women come out to celebrate Women's Day

They advocated for gender equality in all aspects of that is critical to their future

In Summary
  • Leaders led by President William Ruto penned down messages to women on their special day.
  • The President said he is proud of the progress his administration has made in ensuring the inclusion of women in leadership.
Defender's Coalition women human rights network do a solidarity chant during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Defender's Coalition women human rights network do a solidarity chant during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Women around the country on Wednesday turned up to celebrate Women's Day.

Defenders Coalition held a round table meeting with women leaders to discuss ways to support women and empower them.

They advocated for gender equality in all aspects of that is critical to the future and the children's future.

International Women's Day is marked annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women. 

Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

This year's theme is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.

It seeks to highlight the role of innovative technology in promoting gender equality and meeting the health and developmental needs of women and girls.

Leaders led by President William Ruto penned down messages to women on their special day.

The President said he is proud of the progress his administration has made in ensuring the inclusion of women in leadership.

He said the strides will ensure the two-thirds gender rule is achieved.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga urged Kenyans to work towards a world where all women have equal opportunities. 

Ilaria Popita, Kamau Ngugi a human rights defender and Executive Director at Defenders Coalition Kamau and Silvana Lesuuda on March 8.
Ilaria Popita, Kamau Ngugi a human rights defender and Executive Director at Defenders Coalition Kamau and Silvana Lesuuda on March 8.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Defender's Coalition women on a panel discussion on human rights network during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Defender's Coalition women on a panel discussion on human rights network during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Women in their numbers during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Defender's Coalition activists for human rights network do a solidarity chant during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Defender's Coalition activists for human rights network do a solidarity chant during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Defender's Coalition human rights activist Wanjeri Nderu speaks during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Defender's Coalition human rights activist Wanjeri Nderu speaks during the commemoration of International Women's day at a Nairobi hotel on March 8, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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