Gueta Chapo, First Lady of Mozambique, will launch Women’s Month at a ceremony in Maputo with a focus on women’s rights and violence eradication. The month celebrates important dates such as Women’s Detachment Day and International Women’s Day under the theme of empowering women and building gender equality. The event will be attended by government officials and civil society partners devoted to women’s rights advocacy.
On Friday, Gueta Chapo, the First Lady of Mozambique, is set to preside over the central ceremony for the official launch of Women’s Month at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre in Maputo. The event will feature various sociocultural activities designed to raise awareness about women’s rights and address the issues of violence and other adversities faced by women in society.
Women’s Month is significant in commemorating key dates, including March 4, known as Women’s Detachment Day, March 8, recognized as International Women’s Day, and April 7, dedicated to Mozambican Women’s Day. This year’s celebrations will take place under the theme “50 Years Empowering Women, Building Gender Equality.”
The launch ceremony is expected to attract government representatives, civil society members, and various partners committed to advocating for the rights of women and girls. This collective effort underscores the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women in Mozambique.
The upcoming celebration of Women’s Month in Mozambique, led by First Lady Gueta Chapo, aims to enhance awareness of women’s rights and combat violence against women. The theme for this year’s festivities reflects half a century of progress towards gender equality. This event will gather esteemed officials and advocates dedicated to the advancement of women and girls’ rights in the nation.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
