[PHOTOS] Radio Africa staff celebrate International Women's Day

It was themed 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress' with a focus on economic disempowerment.

In Summary
  • The global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
  • Female staff at Radio Africa congregated and made special remarks on why women are special.
Jane Muthoni (left), Josphine Kamau, Jemimah Ngode and Julie Luseno during International Women's Day celebrations at Radio Africa Group offices in Nairobi March 8, 2024.
Jane Muthoni (left), Josphine Kamau, Jemimah Ngode and Julie Luseno during International Women's Day celebrations at Radio Africa Group offices in Nairobi March 8, 2024.
Image: COLLINS APUDO

The International Women's Day was marked worldwide on Friday, March 8, 2024 under the theme 'Invest in Women'.

The global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The symbol for this day is the female gender sign of a circle on top of a cross in purple, green and white colours.

According to the International Women's Day, purple stands for dignity and justice, green for hope, and white for purity.

Radio Africa Group staff celebrating International Women's Day at their offices in Nairobi March 8, 2024.
Radio Africa Group staff celebrating International Women's Day at their offices in Nairobi March 8, 2024.
Image: COLLINS APUDO

To mark the day, Radio Africa Group also held an empowerment Women Summit which was attended by leaders from various sectors including Wealth and Insurance in Financial Services team leader at Safaricom Aliya Khanbhai.

Female staff at Radio Africa congregated and made special remarks on why women are special.

The United Nations designated 2024's theme as 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress' with a focus on addressing economic disempowerment.

The campaign theme for this year was 'Inspire Inclusion'.

The aim of the theme was to inspire people and understand the value of including women.

Jullie Luseno makes her remarks during International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Jullie Luseno makes her remarks during International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Image: COLLINS APUDO
Radio Africa Group staff converge for cake-cutting ceremony to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Radio Africa Group staff converge for cake-cutting ceremony to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Image: COLLINS APUDO
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