Monrovia - The First Lady, Ambassador Clar M. Weah, today joined hundreds of women from all walks of life in commemorating March 8, International Women’s Day. Ambassador Weah was however quick to point out that she was still getting herself familiar with their plight. Following an inter-university debate on March 7, activities marking the 2018 International Women’s Day continued Thursday morning with a parade from the Health Ministry in Congo Town to the SKD Sports Complex. International Women's Day is observed March 8 each year the world over to celebrate the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day was first observed on February 28, 1909 in New York but was later celebrated March 8 as of 1910.The global observance of the day was adopted by the UN in 1975.

Source: Front Page Africa March 08, 2018 22:30 UTC