IWD: Gender equality at the center of celebrations

The 31st edition of the event also focused on women's empowerment bet.
More than a week and the Cameroonians from different social statuses will join the international community in celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March. Theme: "Gender equality and women's empowerment: win the bet, overcome obstacles."

Already, the female staffs and other groups are mobilizing to give a special character to the event this year. Trade fairs, sports activities, visits to women in prisons and educational talks are part of the pre-activities.
Among the sub-themes treated within these bodies in ministries and other institutions, "Women, administrative careers and home life." It's that balancing work, and family life is important for many women.

For those operating in the private sector, it is stressful. Being a parent is another challenge. "I wake up every day at 4 am to prepare the meal, so that my children will reheat the food when they return home from school. Then I get the toddlers ready at 6 am, and I drop them to school at 7 am, before going to my business, "says Mathilde Magne, 40, a civil servant.

How to fulfill the professional obligations by meeting the needs of children and spouse? How to find the right balance between work and family life? Juliette K., 35, who has already given once a flourishing career for the well-being of her husband and her children, hopes to derive tips from the various discussions held in the city of Yaounde. "As I get back in the saddle with a new job, I intend to evolve, especially as there are many travel opportunities abroad and in the country. I want to know how to effectively handle work and family.

During a debate on Saturday 27 February, we were recommended to involve our husband and our grown children to help us out, "says the lady. That's what limit fatigue, loss of motivation and depression increased risks resulting from poor work-life management.