For International Women's Day 2022, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has challenged persons to reflect on the women who would have had a positive influence in their lives from childhood. Photo: VINO/File

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) highlighted that this year’s campaign is represented by #BreaktheBias hashtag and"calls on people to work towards a world that is equitable, inclusive and free from bias and discrimination so the playing field is levelled for women moving forward. Photo: Facebook

International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8 and celebrates the global ‘social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women,’ according to the International Women’s Day website. The day also calls for action to advance gender equality. Photo: Internet Source

This challenge has been made by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL).

‘Unsung heroes’

According to Hon Malone, the women he is reflecting on today were not only homemakers but were business leaders in very subtle and effective ways.

“For me, Carvin Malone of Fat Hogs Bay and Huntums Ghut, I speak of: Ruth Malone (d), Flossie Penn (d), Helen Frett (d), Alexandrina Maduro (d), Hilda "Baby" Frett (d), Evelyn Rabsatt (d), Millicent Mercer (d), Christalia "Miss Chrisy" Hodge (d), Althea Scatliffe (d), Sarah Barzey (d), Louise Malone (d), Una Douglas (d) and many others. These are my UNSUNG HEROES,” Hon Malone highlighted in a statement today.

Theme

According to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), the theme for this year’s observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) is ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’.

“It is accepted throughout the world that the year 2022 is pivotal for achieving gender equality in the context of climate change, and environmental and disaster risk reduction, which are some of the greatest global challenges of the twenty-first century. Without gender equality today, a sustainable future, and an equal future, remains beyond our reach.”

Hon Fahie added that this year’s IWD observance is in recognition and celebration of the women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation and response, and to honour their leadership and contribution towards a sustainable future.

#Breakthe Bias

The Premier also highlighted that this year’s campaign is represented by #BreaktheBias hashtag and"calls on people to work towards a world that is equitable, inclusive and free from bias and discrimination so the playing field is levelled for women moving forward.

International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8 and celebrates the global “social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women,” according to the International Women’s Day website. The day also calls for action to advance gender equality.