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International Women’s Day 2014 : INSPIRING CHANGE (Photo gallery)

Women’s equality has made positive gains in Cameroon and the world at large. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.
Photo credits- Comfort Mussa

Women farmers are the pillars of African agriculture. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation over two thirds of all women in Africa are employed in the agricultural sector and produce nearly 90 percent of food on the continent.

Health experts say only 30% of pregnant women in Cameroon access ANC services.Also, HIV is the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age worldwide and a major contributor to infant mortality. Some pregnant women used IWD as a platform to raise awareness on both issues

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 600,000,000 people globally have some form of disability, with 80% living in low income countries (WHO 2005). Of the disabled population, as many as 75% are women in low and middle income countries (Human Rights Watch 2006). In Africa women with disabilities face stigma, isolation, invisibility, punishment and generally are on the receiving end of negative attitudes on the part of the community

Cameroon women wave the national flag proudly as a true mark of their patriotism

Women with disabilities in the North West province of Cameroon are resilient and deserving of greater attention.

Women appreciated by state authorities for their contribution to nation building.

The Governor of the NWR , congratulates Hon Esther Ngala . The North West Region currently has four women parliamentarians out of the twenty for the region compared to only one elected in 2007. The improvement from 5% to 20% women is significant although it falls short of the 30% voluntary quota set by the major political parties. Photo Credit – Comfort Mussa

Governor of the NWR reads his IWD ’14 speech reassuring women of government support and commitment in meeting the MDGs

L-R: Hon Esther Ngala, Mrs Regina Mundi, Lord Mayor Caroline Bongwa. Outstanding female politicians honoured on Women’s day.

Women’s day parade in Bamenda, regional capital of the North West Region of Cameroon.

Women’s day parade in Bamenda, regional capital of the North West Region of Cameroon.

Campaign against breast ironing.

Women’s day celebrations in Bamenda, Cameroon

Colourful parade by women clad in traditional “toghu” inspired designs.

Woman eh!!

Yes, woman your time is now !!!

Women celebrate IWD in Cameroon under the theme ‘Challenges & achievements in the implementation of the MDGs goals for women and girls”

Women’s day parade by Nigerian women living in Cameroon.

Women’s day parade by Nigerian women living in Cameroon.

Women display the different roles that the Cameroonian play in society

IWD 2014, Bamenda-Cameroon

Women of the Bamenda 2 Council led in their parade by Councillor Limen Florence

Widows advocate for better treatment of widows and orphans.

Faith based organisations constitute a big force for women’s empowerment in Cameroon

Parade by the Women’s Association of the Apostolic Church in Cameroon.

Message of peace promoted by the Catholic Women Association

Ahead of the April 2014 deadline by government banning the use of non-biodegradable plastics in Cameroon,Women in Bamenda had Women’s day sensitization campaign aimed at informing and educating the population on the negative impacts of non biodegradable plastic bags.

Nigerian women join their counterparts to celebrate IWD 2014 in Cameroon

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salma Amadore March 21, 2014

that was i great day for women just stand for their rights and women caming from differents parts of the country even abroad
keep it up Commy
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  Mussa March 22, 2014
  
  Merci Salma!
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Fotso Fonkam March 9, 2015

I can see that they were very busy yesterday

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