First Lady graces International Women’s Day- calls for reflection on gaps affecting women empowerment [Video]

First Lady Monica Chakwera has said the 2024 International Women’s Day commemoration should make the country reflect on the gaps which still exist and pose a threat to empowerment of women in various sectors and positions in the society.

Chakwera made the remarks on Friday at Jenda Community Day Secondary School Ground in Mzimba where she presided over the commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day held under the theme, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’.

She stressed that women have the potential to achieve great things for their country if empowered and supported.

Said Chakwera: “For several years, our efforts in empowering women have been faced with serious gaps, amongst them being financial in nature. As we gather here to celebrate the strides so far achieved, let’s acknowledge the gaps that exist which are making us not to empower women enough.

“We need to re-energise our vision in uplifting women. …