African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative

. We celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. There is no nation that achieves absolute greatness unless its women are educated and seen working side by side with the men.
Arguably, we still live in a society, where the voices of women have been ignored, silent and sub-pressed in policies and decisions making both in government and at the family level.
Today, we celebrate every woman who believes in their strength, voice and dreams, not backing out and underestimates her to become an inspiration to other women both young and old -- those whose light has paved the way for other women to shine.
As we commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, let's support, respect, and empower more women and young girls to reach their full potential(s). When women rise, families, communities, and nations rise with them.
Together, let us promote equality, opportunity, and a world where every woman’s voice is heard and valued. UN Women United Nations United Nations Development Programme - UNDP UN Climate Change UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Oluowo Elohor Freeman Centre for Environment and Sustainable Livelihood Projects - ceslp

Post credit to Onome Destiny Adhekegba, Gender and Stakeholders Specialist at ACCARD
Picture: one of ACCARD's Capacity building workshop for Women