IWD: Women deserve protection, equality, empowerment -Soludo‘s wife
The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has honoured women globally for their motherly role, hard work and achievements across various communities in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day.
Speaking on the 2025 IWD theme, ‘For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,’ Soludo said women occupy an important space in the heart of nature and humanity, adding that every woman deserves to be protected, shielded and celebrated.
In a statement through her ‘Healthy living with Nonye Soludo’ initiative on Saturday, she said a “woman isn’t just a light of her home, but her society’s biggest blessing; the heart, conscience, and heartbeat of any society. “
She explained that protecting the rights and dignity of women should not cost any society constant reminders that womanhood is sacred.
She said, “There is a certain rare pride that comes with being a woman. It’s a privilege that every home and society should hold dear and celebrate always.
“Nothing beats the essence and beauty of womanhood. Ever imagined what the world would really be like without women? Every woman deserves to be protected, shielded, and celebrated. Protecting the rights and dignity of women shouldn’t cost any society constant reminders. Womanhood is sacred.
“Any society that fails to understand that is already headed for ruins. Supporting the ambitions, rights, aspirations, and dignity of women should be everybody’s goal. After all, everybody is a woman. As we observe International Women’s Day today, let’s continue to advocate strongly for a world and society that tackles the real problems that hold women back from reaching their full potential.
“Let’s #AccelerateAction towards ending gender inequality, lack of economic opportunities/empowerment, inadequate legislation protecting women, educational barriers, and gender-based violence.”
According to her, together, women can build a society that appreciates diversity, celebrates uniqueness, and values equity and inclusiveness.
To every woman out there, hold your head up high always. You’re the best of your kind, and there’s nothing that you can’t achieve. Set your mind to it. Happy International Women’s Day to us!” she added.
