The Progressive Organization for Women’s Advancement (POWA), has called for a gender balanced world as the world marks International Women’s Day.

POWA in a statement said “P.O.W.A. is committed and is in solidarity with all actors in the women's liberation struggle who recognise that a gender balanced world can be achieved by building collective efforts and cohesive networks to influence society on this important matter.”

The executive director of POWA, Victoria Hamah in an interview with Peacefmonline.com also condemned attacks on women in the public eye as disgusting and intolerant

Below is the full statement

Today 8th March, marks International Women's Day.

The Progressive Organisation for Women's Advancement (P.O.W.A.) joins the global community in celebrating the socioeconomic, political and cultural achievements of women.

This year's theme Balance for Better highlights the urgent need for a gender balanced world.

P.O.W.A. is committed and is in solidarity with all actors in the women's liberation struggle who recognise that a gender balanced world can be achieved by building collective efforts and cohesive networks to influence society on this important matter.

P.O.W.A. is committed to the cause of achieving women's right as an integral aspect of attaining universal human rights.

Women's power is people's power!

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