The notion that a woman’s, especially a mother's role is limited to domestic duties is an outdated and harmful notion that undermines gender equality and stifles individual potential.

The theme for IWD 2024 is 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress'. Are you doing your part in this big picture?

It is important that IWD celebrations include steps that steer away from gender stereotypes, and perhaps offer the true support women need.

This International Women's Day, we all need to consider if we are truly open to invest in women, or just making the right noises.

We say that "we worship women as goddesses!" But women are human beings, not goddesses, and let's give them the respect they deserve.