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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Sarah Tumwebaze (The Monitor)-- Monday 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. To some people, it is a day men are supposed to do all the domestic chores that women have been doing. However, to other women, this day signifies something else and they told Sarah Tumwebaze what they think of the day and how they would like to celebrate it.
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(The New Times)-- International Women’s Day, first marked in Copenhagen, in 1910, will commemorate its centenary, today, 8 March 2010. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements and their equality with men emphasised, irrespective of tribe, culture, economics, or politics.
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(The New Vision)-- Eight March is International Women’s Day. This year, it also marks the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, Peoples’ Republic of China.
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AfDB (Press Release)-- Gender equality is fundamental for achieving economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa. It is essential for reaching the Millennium Development Goals as well. Most African countries are signatories to international and regional commitments to gender equality promoting more equally allocated work, education, resources, and control.
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