| Revisiting the journey of our Women |
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| Written by Ricky Ochilo |
| Tuesday, 10 March 2009 04:37 |
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International Women’s Day: What began as a movement for the empowerment of women in the early 20 th century is today a hallmark of the importance of humility and recognition of the strength women posses and their unmatched contributions to society. Even in the wake and throes of wrangling political and economic oppression, women have answered with a voice so loud that millions of cries have been heard and the frustrations of those in despair have been carried into the limelight by our women. Today and everyday we pay tribute to the women who struggle and compel each of us to be a voice against the ongoing ineptitude of those that have tried and failed to lead. Across the world, women today awake to new tasks some oblivious to the day set out to honor their vigilance. Yet like every other day they are quick to answer the cries and calm the weary minds. Women cater to the forgotten children turning anguish into rejuvenated hope. Women nurture our world as they have our bodies to inspire us to live in adherence to the principles of courage, responsibility, respect and fair-mindedness amidst fuelling apathy With hearts open wide, touching gentleness and words of comfort they have shown grace where others have left legacies of tormenting grief. In Amazonia they have watched far too long while the beauty and lifeblood of their sustenance is ravaged. And the women have said, no more! Like a bellowing tide women have erupted with a vengeance to eradicate the ills plaguing our planet. In Indonesia they have watched as policies set have turned a blind eye to the handicapped and psychologically impaired. And like a gusting wind they have welcomed the task to highlight the indignity and usher in a new era of change. It is a change that speaks to the horrors we ignore. It is a change that raises the questions we are sometimes too afraid to ask. It is a change that calls for the unification of minds and hearts to transform the ills and prejudices that perpetuate selfishness. For throughout history, they have fought with an eagerness and unflinching optimism to address the stress of their perceived inferiority; and rightly so. Women today and everyday have epitomized boldness and fervor even when faced with unruly scrutiny and unjustified criticism. And as they continue to sway against wicked shamelessness they are undeterred in their quest to cultivate minds of unified consciousness. At times they may be broken, at times they may seem troubled, but it is in their innate character and contemplative sojourn that they transform moments of painstaking despair into flowering joy. Today we are thankful for all the women who remind us of the admirable qualities we should exude. We are reminded that in times of clouding grief and when we are faced with seemingly overpowering hurdles, it has always been the women who have answered the call to renew, to rebuild and to transform polarizing hate with radiating temperance. I am thankful and fortunate to have strong and dedicated women around us who come to restore what we have for so long learned to ignore. |
