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The 2023 National Women's Month Celebration marks a watershed moment in the advancement of women's rights by introducing a new recurring theme: WE for gender equality and an inclusive society. It inspires renewed advocacy efforts and builds on the gains made during the 2016-2022 theme, WE Make CHANGE Work for Women, which emphasized the importance of compassionate and coordinated networks for gender equality and women's empowerment

Every March, the world celebrates International Women's Day. It's a day when everyone shows their appreciation, admiration, and respect for women. A lady is considered God's most beautiful creation! All exceptional people were conceived in a woman's womb and received their early education from a woman. And it is for this reason that women are treated with dignity in our daily lives. It's a day when women are recognized and praised for their contributions to a variety of fields. Women possess a strong spirit that allows them to thrive in their chosen vocations. They make a significant contribution to the lives of their family members as well as the country.

Women have triumphed over being a man's assistant in proving their worth, talents, and capabilities to society, they have demonstrated everything they are made for. Women could never match or surpass men's intelligence, abilities, and skills in any field. Women absolutely shine above and beyond what is expected of them; they are now more empowered than ever in the society we live in. Women are co-stewards of men in this God-created universe we are living in. Women’s full potential, confidence, and intelligence are their armor in this patriarchic society. Honing women’s education, skills, talents, and attitudes empower them even better than before, even adversities, challenges, and the pandemic cannot hinder them to shine brighter and be at their best at all times.

Women empowerment is one way to get the underprivileged, as well as the reasonably privileged women, to come to realize their worth and potential in the face of a male-dominated country and society. Women make a change, and change makes women empowered for the good and betterment of our society. Let us, regardless of gender, be each other's inspiration. Women's empowerment can take many forms, and we can all help by taking action. All of the responsibilities that women bear should be acknowledged and highlighted. We should use various platforms to shape societal views. Consider it a simple duty to empower, uplift, and educate people. We begin this new era of National Women's Month Celebration with the hope and ambition that WE ARE ALL FOR Gender EQUITY AND AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.