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International Women’s Day: Joke Silva, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, others extol the virtues of women

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Women all over the world are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) which is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.

Female celebrities, human rights activist and notable personalities in Nigeria are celebrating IWD by sharing inspirational posts to extol the virtues of women.

Personalities like Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele Bello, Joke Silva, Faithia Williams, Kemi Adetiba, Tonto Dikeh, Niniola, amongst others penned beautiful messages in honour of women all over the world.

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Many paid glowing tributes to the girl child while reminding them that they are strong and can achieve whatever they set their heart to become.

The IWD is celebrated on March 8 every year and gives women the platform of voicing out against persistent ills against the female sex.

The IWD is a public holiday in some countries but largely ignored elsewhere. In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood.

After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women’s Day on February 28, 1909, in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman’s Conference suggested a Women’s Day be held annually.

After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

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“We are all a product of the women who pour into us” ————————————— Happy Women’s Day to all my female friends . I had a week of quiet reflection with hubby after the presidential elections and I had a heart of over whelming gratitude to older female friends and aunties who have added so much color to my life and have shaped the woman I am becoming . This will be long so be patient with me . My sister in love Dr.Jibike Oyewumi @jbyke5050 who constantly tells me how much she loves me .Dotting over me like the best thing after slice bread . I will be better because of you . Sis @udo_okonjo for being a reassuring source of faith in GOD and belief in the impossible .She comes with soft deep push to believe in the God of impossibility .Thank you sis . My sis Temi Shenjobi of @gardenfusion for her huge sense of humor constantly bringing joy to ever down time .She has all kinds of nick names for me.i enjoy our dates at yours or at mine .You are such a gift .You have been on my gratitude list for 3 yrs in a row. My aunty Nike ogunlesi @adenikeogunlesi of @ruffntumble .Too much to learn .From what she says to what I see.Too numerous to count .Being present ,enjoying seasons ,facing fears ,passionately being passionate about the things she loves . Ruthless focus on her company values . NA @nikeadeyemi I have learnt Kindness ..love …care and more kindness love and care from you .Thank you for the you tube videos and your recent message on the love language of our children .Very insightful . @adesuwaonyenokwe treat everyone with respect and regard no matter how young they are .I have learnt story telling from you and amplifying the stories of others and bringing them to the light .You do that so effortlessly .Sexy after 6 children ? Aunty @nimiakinkugbe .So much ….Love of gardening ,creating a home that’s a haven .love of Christmas and travel and life generally . Sis @bisisojioyawoye_becausative my coach and motivator . She always has a nugget proverb ,parable or scripture that gives a different perspective . You teach me humility and every thing you do . To be continued … Share lessons you have learnt from you BIG AUNTIES and wish them happy women’s day ?

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Here is to a fruitful International Women’s day and year? from the Hear Word Clan.videocredit @ufuomamcdermott

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Happy women’s day to all the wonderful and hardworking women out there. Keep up the good work. #ourwomenaregold #womensday

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Today is a special day, cos we get to celebrate both FRIDAY and Women’s International Day. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay ? ?‍♀️ ?‍♂️ ? And in honor of that, here is a #FlashBackFriday video of @modupeodedeyi. Modupe is very special to us. Even before @kingofboysmovie was released (and is what it is now) she took a bet, promising her co-workers they would love it. And if they didn’t, she would refund them all their ticket money…. And there were a lot of them. Do you think she won that bet??? ? This is true definition of “Women supporting women”… Even when they don’t know them personally. We’ll forever be grateful to you, Modupe. Happy International Women’s Day, Everyone. Celebrate a woman today!!! #BalanceForBetter #BeingAWomanRocks

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Happy International Women’s Day.. Never forget how strong you are. You are a Super Hero!!!! ❤️?✌??????

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? #IWD2019 #BalanceForBetter

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My name is King Tonto founder of The Tonto Dikeh Foundation!! HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TO ALL WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD!! Today is a day to voice out on creating a #BalanceforBetter A balance world is a better world, today we celebrate women all over the world including myself, for it is a day set aside to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against biasness, and take action for equality. For the future is exciting, let’s build a gender-balanced world, everyone has a part to play at all time and everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We noticed its absence and experience and celebrate its presence. As the theme says “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change” it’s a wakeup call to focus on innovative ways in which we can advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure. Today is a marked day for us, we should seize this opportunity to echo the consideration on how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda building momentum for the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal number 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls and number 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning. Today I as a woman, am celebrating 10 women from all works of life, from a fish seller, Charcoal Seller, Vegetable Seller, Fufu seller and other petty business women I am empowering them into knowing that they are equal to every existing human being. So I encourage us all to rise up and work together into making Nigeria and the world at large a better place for all. WE CAN!!! All been said, let us create a balance in the society. For balance drives a better working world. Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter. @t_d_foundation

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