GLOHWOC marks International Women’s Day 2026 with a call to “Give to Gain” for Gender Equality

From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin

Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC), joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Give To Gain.”

This year’s campaign emphasises a powerful truth: when societies invest in women and girls through education, protection, leadership opportunities, and economic empowerment, everyone benefits.

GLOHWOC believes that overcoming these challenges requires collective action, shared responsibility, and sustained investment in the empowerment of women and girls.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Executive Officer of GLOHWOC – Dr. Christiana Abayomi-Oluwole, emphasised that empowering women and girls is not only a matter of justice but also a pathway to sustainable development.

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“When we give women education, safety, opportunity, and voice, we gain stronger families, resilient communities, and inclusive economies. Investing in women is not charity, it is a strategic investment in the future of our society.

“The “Give To Gain”, campaign encourages governments, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and communities to actively contribute to advancing gender equality by providing resources, opportunities, mentorship, and support systems for women and girls.”

As part of its commitment, GLOHWOC, she added continues to implement programs that promote: Second-Chance Education for out-of-school adolescent girls, Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices, Economic empowerment initiatives for young women, Community engagement to transform harmful gender norms and Advocacy for inclusive policies that protect women’s rights

Through these initiatives, GLOHWOC is helping to ensure that marginalized girls and women are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive.

Across Nigeria and around the world, millions of women and girls continue to face barriers, including poverty, limited access to education amd leadership, gender-based violence, early marriage, and economic exclusion.