• International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
•For more than 100 years, this day has been celebrated by honouring the achievements of women globally.
Image: RAILA ODINGA/TWITTER
ODM leader Raila Odinga has led Kenyans in celebrating the International Women's Day held annually on March 8.
Via Social media on Monday, Raila said Kenya celebrates all women.
"We celebrate you! Throughout history, you have and always continue to make countless sacrifices for Nations and humanity," Raila said as he posted pictures of his wife Ida and other women.
WE CELEBRATE YOU!
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) March 8, 2021
Throughout history, you have and always continue to make countless sacrifices for Nations and humanity. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all our wonderful women out there!
Proud of you! pic.twitter.com/WyfpE3UIdY
"Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all our wonderful women out there! Proud of you!."
DP William Ruto said the world is stronger and better with women at the centre of decision-making.
"Their full and meaningful engagement and participation in leadership not only advances gender parity but also inspires their empowerment," he said.
On this special day, we salute our women for shaping a more equal world. We commit to sustainably promote equal rights and opportunities for all. Happy International Women's Day!
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 8, 2021
Senate speaker Ken Lusaka said an equal world is a better and more prosperous world.
Today we celebrate women. We appreciate the momentous sacrifices & contributions you've made in our society all while being the backbone in our families. We must continue to ensure women are fully empowered & supported to fulfil their dreams and purpose. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/IZ2wWBbPyr
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) March 8, 2021
I believe that an equal world is a better and more prosperous world. Such a world allows girls and women to exploit and realize their full potential. On this #InternationalWomensDay, let’s recommit ourselves to closing that gap! Here’s to a Happy #IWD2021. I #ChooseToChallenge.
— Rt Hon Kenneth Lusaka (@SpeakerKLusaka) March 8, 2021
To be servants of God and Humanity is not a mere achievent but a calling. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women. Humanity owes it to you. pic.twitter.com/pL9eeCMbho
— Charity Ngilu (@mamangilu) March 8, 2021
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
The theme of this year is Let's choose to challenge.
For more than 100 years, this day has been celebrated by honoring the achievements of women globally.
Today as we celebrate International Women's Day let us celebrate every woman and her achievements in social, economic, cultural and political progress.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) March 8, 2021
Let us continue championing the acceleration of gender equality.
"African women in general need to know that it's OK for them to be the way they are, to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence.'' Wangari Maathai. #InternationalWomensDay to all the women doing their little thing to make a difference. pic.twitter.com/PPFV8d5T3p
— Wangari Maathai Fdn (@WangariMaathai) March 8, 2021
For the sacrifices you make for your families and the nation, Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women across this land. #ChooseToChallenge #Genowa pic.twitter.com/DuaFrWsr9a
— Hon Gladys Wanga, CBS (@gladyswanga) March 8, 2021
But this year, because of lost jobs and increased burdens of care at home, women have fared worse economically than men.
According to the International Labour Organization, a United Nations agency, globally women have suffered more job losses related to the pandemic than men.
About 5 per cent of women in 2020 lost work, which could mean losing a job or experiencing reduced hours, compared with 3.9 per cent of men.
Happy women’s day to my Mum,my lovely,supportive, beautiful,respectful,Prayerful,God given and very intelligent wife and all women in kenya.May God grant all women what they desire in life. pic.twitter.com/n6RSMxOWI4
— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) March 8, 2021
#ChooseToChallenge the weak you & be a better version of yourself each day that goes by. Be your own competition, fix each other's crowns, remove each other's specks & hold each other's ladders so that y'all rise up to greatness. Happy #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/jJjCENf5yn
— Asaba Joan Generous Isabella (@mwesigwais) March 8, 2021
According to International Women's Day website, Individuals and organizations are invited to send in their #ChooseToChallenge images.
One is expected to strike the #ChooseToChallenge pose with your hand high to show your commitment to choose to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes, and help forge an inclusive world.
Wishing all the ladies here a Happy International Women's Day. #ChooseToChallenge pic.twitter.com/nKoqyutfk1
— Oliver Mathenge (@OliverMathenge) March 8, 2021
Submissions are photographs of individual or group compositions striking the #ChooseToChallenge hand up pose to potentially be shared on the IWD website and social media feeds - and are ideally 16:9 aspect ratio (landscape composition; max 3000 pixels width).
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who continue pivoting to thrive in a challenging environment. Your strong will, passion and commitment to getting things done inspires us.#HappyWomensDay#ChooseToChallenge.#WeLoveAfricanacity pic.twitter.com/hs5A66eFUk
— Absa Bank Kenya (@AbsaKenya) March 8, 2021