April 7th is Mozambican Women's Day, a worthy event honoring the contribution of women to the nation's social, economic, and cultural advancement.
Mozambican Women's Day celebrates the achievements accomplished in the name of women's rights and encourages us to try our best for gender equality.
 
Women’s empowerment and challenges 
 
Mozambican Women's Day is a touching reminder of the challenges that women still face in Mozambique. These challenges are gender-based violence, limited access to education and healthcare, and economic disparities. According to USAID, 46% of girls finish primary school and more than half drop out by the fifth grade in this country. Mozambican women continue to fight to drive positive change in their community despite these challenges.
 
  • Maria Mutola, an athlete from Africa, won three gold medals in the 800m event. She won the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2001 and 2003 World Championships.
  • Luísa Diogo served as Prime Minister of Mozambique from 2004 to 2010 and contributed to Mozambique becoming the third African country to have 50% or more women in ministerial positions by 2022.
 
The presence and influence of women have contributed to the development of the country and the society of Mozambique.