Joyce Fegan: On Women’s Day let’s prioritise actions over token events

Joyce Fegan: On Women’s Day let’s prioritise actions over token events

UN Women executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: “We know that women take most of the responsibility for caring for the family; they earn less, save less and hold much less secure jobs."

Next Tuesday, March 9, when it's no longer International Women's Day, can we all not go back to business as usual?

This Monday, International Women's Day, expect radio stations and newspapers, Twitter feeds and Instagram grids to be chock-a-block with feminist content.

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