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International Women's Day
Youth Agenda Trust
March 09, 2009

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The Youth Agenda Trust joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Woman's Day which is celebrated on the 8th of March each year. The commemorations are being held under the theme "Women and men united to end violence against women and children". In this global age women play a key and pivotal role in community development and its sustenance. Women have also played a central role in building and defending durable local democracy. The commemorations also come at a time when the country's political leadership has recently finalised the formation of an all inclusive transitional government. However women continue to be unlawfully arrested, detained and tortured for political reasons. Of great concern to us also is the marginalised representation of women in all arms of government.

In this regard we challenge the new political administration of the country to create more opportunities for both women and young people so that they actively and freely contribute towards the stabilization and democratisation of the country. We therefore urge all young men and women to partner together in the fight against systems and structures which discriminate against women and young people as the first step towards sustainable community development and democracy building.

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