As we mark Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who shape our world—past, present, and future.
From time immemorial, women have been the foundation of society—nurturing, leading, and inspiring change.
For centuries, their contributions were often unrecognized, their voices unheard.
Celebrating her-story
History has shifted.
Today, women stand at the forefront,breaking barriers, leading movements, and redefining what’s possible.
Breaking the glass ceiling
In politics, women like the late Wangari Maathai and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have shattered glass ceilings, proving that leadership knows no gender.
Wangari Maathai (1940–2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
She was known for founding the Green Belt Movement, which focused on environmental conservation and women’s empowerment through tree planting.
She was also a strong advocate for democracy, human rights, and sustainable development.
Liberating Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf born 1938 is a Liberian politician and economist.
She is known for leading Liberia’s recovery after civil war, promoting women’s rights, and strengthening democratic institutions.
She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her efforts in advancing women’s participation in peace-building.
Women trailblazing
Marie Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish-French physicist and chemist known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity.
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to have won Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields—Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
She discovered the elements radium and poloniumand further pioneered the use of radiation in medicine, including early cancer treatments.
Additionally she developed mobile X-ray units used in World War I
The world is female
In art, literature, and activism, women continue to tell stories, challenge norms, and push for equality.
From boardrooms to battlefields, from laboratories to sports arenas, women are making history every day.
Yet, challenges remain, gender gaps, inequality, and discrimination still persist.
This month is not just about celebration; it’s a reminder to keep pushing forward.
So, who is a woman to you? Is she the mother who nurtured your dreams, the sister who cheered your every step, or the leader who dared to challenge the status quo?
The truth is—she is all of them and more.
This March, let’s honour, uplift, and support the women around us.
