International Women’s Day

The theme “Sustaining the Momentum: Rise Up to Build Families & Communities” is to foster partnership and develop networks between village representatives (mentors) and the self-employed Nofotane women in creating a meaningful change in sustaining their income generating actions.

The workshop will support Nofotane women with training to foster creativity and innovations in order to gain better access to markets. This will enable the self-employed Nofotane women to grow their sales and generate a sustainable income to support their families with their small-scale businesses.

A small part significant event was held within Digicel PNG’s head office in Port Moresby on March 8 to acknowledge the efforts of its female employees on International Women’s Day.

Amongst those present was CEO Valde Ferradaz, who acknowledged that women play an important role in influencing and shaping society.

“Male ego is dangerous for the planet, making men self-centred.

“The empowering of women is a necessity for balance,” explained Valde Ferradaz.

The Women of Courage Award honours women who are making history in their countries and communities through their work to better their societies, to fight discrimination or strife, and to help resolve conflicts.

“Eligible candidates are women working in the political, human rights, economic, social, judicial, health, educational, press/media, peace and national reconciliation, and scientific and technological arenas,” the embassy said in a statement.