Another International Women's Day is around the corner.
Another period when wads of cash will be doled out for the purchase and tailoring of the "Women's Day Kaba".
A time which causes friction in some households, because the man of the house has not provided money for the fabric.
A time when some women swap their homes for the beer parlor, and drink to stupor, and proudly "Soulever les Kabas" .
This is what Women's Day in Cameroon has been reduced to!
Granted, there are a few conferences here and there about Equality and Empowerment.
But I'm sorry, these are over-shadowed by the general belief that Women's Day is for women to EAT, DRINK, MAKE MERRY, GET DRUNK.
How bout the real issues. How do we get all these ladies who indulge in the above, to understand that in as much as it isn't forbidden to celebrate, the International Women's Day is a day to reflect on the issues that weigh us down.
How many female Professors does this country boast of?
How many women are on the boards of administrators in corporations?
How many Women are Directors General?
How many women in the villages still suffer from problems linked to land inheritance?
How many women keep suffering from domestic violence and don't know what to do about it?
The list is endless.
It's a daunting task, I know, but you can do something.
I am bringing these questions to the fore on my blog, you can also do something within your sphere.
If any of the decision makers in this country are reading this, please, we need more to be done to raise awareness on the real meaning of Women's Day.
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