President Boakai Declares Saturday, March 8, 2025, As 'International Women's Day' to be Celebrated On Friday, March 7, 2025

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared, Saturday, March 8, 2025 as 'International Women's Day', to be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2025 throughout the territorial confines of the Republic of Liberia as a 'Working Holiday'. The day marks the struggle that women around the world have made to gain equality and equal rights as well as to reflect on the changes and progress that culminated in their international endeavor. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai has requested the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, government agencies, civil society organizations and partners and NGOs concerned to execute appropriate programs to make the day meaningful.
The women of Liberia will join their counterparts around the world to celebrate the International Women's Day 2025, under the Global Theme: 'Accelerate Action' and National Theme: 'Accelerate Action to end Gender Based Violence and Achieve Gender Equality in Liberia'. In 1997, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 32/142 proclaiming 8th of March of each year as International Women's Day to be observed by Member States in accordance with their historical and national traditions. The Government of Liberia, being cognizant of its obligation to ensure equal status for men and women in society without discrimination, has ratified the Convention on 'The Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women', reflecting its commitment to gender equality and equity through its national reconstruction and development program.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.

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