Yesterday, 8th March, was International Women’s Day 2021 and the theme for this year is #ChooseToChallenge.
Women and girls are more likely to live in poverty, and the negative effects of Covid-19 have impacted women disproportionately. We must all #choosetochallenge the stagnation of progress towards gender equality wrought by Covid-19 and continue to raise awareness of, and work to put an end to the struggles faced uniquely by women.
This photo is hard to look at, but it is the harsh reality of how millions of women and girls live across the world.
Fighting for gender equality is a crucial ethos of Tong-Len, and through education for boys and girls we will continue to empower women and help to break the cycle of poverty.