Women dancing at the celebration. Photo by Scovia Akwero

By Scovia Akwero

Gulu
Women in Gulu city have been advised to always perform their duties as mothers. The advice was made by Gulu city council authorities during the belated celebration of the International Women day at Kaunda grounds in Gulu City.
 
This happened on the march 13, 2024 under the theme ‘’invest in women for Economic growth’’.

Jane Okili, the Resident City Commissioner Gulu who was the Chief Guest at the event asked the women to always respect their husband no matter how they are. ‘’the most important thing today is how are we taking the power they have given us. Let’s do our task, love one another, and give respect to your husband no matter the way he is.’’ Okili said.


The Gulu RCC addressing people at the celebration

Alfred Okwonga the Gulu city mayor advised men to support women in their struggles toward building their families. ‘’when we are doing empowerment, we shouldn’t forget about boy child because if we don’t then who will marry these girls that we are over empowering. So, I request we balance. We shouldn’t leave value additions to only mothers but we should support value addition, good change starting from digging, we shouldn’t leave digging for only women let’s make good use of the weather and our land.’’

Hon; Betty Aol Ocan, the woman MP Gulu city said celebrating women’s day is a deliberate effort to see that women progress.

International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual global holiday celebrated on March 8 to honor women's cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements.