In its International Women’s day message, the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO) recognised that domestic and gender-based violence are some of the most pervasive forms of violence that violate women’s human rights and are barriers that prevent women from achieving their full potential.
The WPO called for change and celebrates acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played a role in the history of their communities and countries.
The organisation welcomed the steps taken to strengthen legislation to protect women, to establish systems to promote and protect women’s rights and improve the living conditions of women. The WPO recognises that more has to be done to increase women’s participation in the decision-making processes at all levels of society. They urged women to reflect on personal achievements and to plan their future to achieve economic independence and freedom from all forms of deprivation and subjugation.
