Mrs Ebi Okonny celebrates International Women's Day with her daughters, daughter in law and granddaughters. Three generations of accomplished women!
In December 2021, Mrs Ebi Ernesta Okonny, recognizing the plight of rural women, targeted funds toward helping women traders. She donated funds to support 10 women in the Omokwa community.
Dr Monday and Ebi Okonny Foundation strongly believes that empowering women is an important catalyst required to uplift the nation. The foundation will continue to look for opportunities to positivily impact and empower women.
What's the International Women's Day 2022 theme?
The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2022 is #BreakTheBias. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn't enough. Action is needed to level the playing field.
What's the history of International Women's Day?
International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century with the first gathering held in 1911. Learn more about the day's timeline.
What colors symbolize International Women's Day?
Purple, green and white are the colors of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity. Green symbolizes hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept. The colors originated from the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the UK in 1908.
Who can support International Women's Day?
International Women's Day is not country, group, nor organization specific. No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network, or media hub is solely responsible for International Women's Day. The day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist, nor to any one organization, but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." So make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.
