The National Women's Day celebration ceremony took place today in the city of Diego. This day is organized by the Ministry of Population, Social Protection and the Advancement of Women in partnership with women in partnership with UNFPA and other agencies of the United Nations system. The national theme chosen for this year is "Planet 50/50 by 20130: Let us take the step for gender equality" His Excellency, Mrs Voahangy RAJAONARIMAMPIANINA, Wife of the President of the Republic of Madagascar, Ministers and members of parliament were present during the ceremony
International Women's Day is a day of events throughout the world and in Madagascar to take stock of the situation of women, celebrate victories and achievements, celebrate acts of courage and determination of ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities and have their claims heard in order to improve the situation of women. This day is also a rallying moment to mobilize support for women's rights and their participation in political and economic life and an opportunity to focus on ways to accelerate the sustainable development agenda and a momentum for the effective implementation of the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals
"Progress has been made in Madagascar in terms of the exercise of women's rights ... continue our momentum and show us more audacious in our actions and in our decisions to make substantial ef orts to improve the lot and living conditions of women and girls," said Mr. Christian NTSAY, representative of the Resident Coordinator of the System of Nations in Madagascar during his speech.
Let us recall that the celebration of the International Day of the woman took place during the last few days in the city of Diego. A women's empowerment fair, including for-profit consultations, provided young people and pregnant women with free access to family planning and pre-natal counselling, UNFPA.
More than half of the Malagasy population is under 24 years of age. Girls, adolescents and women also account for half of the population. If we really want to reach the goal of the 50-50 Planet in Madagascar in 15 years, we must invest in young people, specifically in adolescents and young girls. For example, UNFPA, in collaboration with AIRTEL Madagascar, also awarded first prize-winners to the 2015 Baccalaureate, who received the highest honors and honors during the opening of the reflection workshops on leadership and the rights of women.
Together, with the contribution and responsibility of each one, we can guarantee the enjoyment of the rights of Malagasy women!
