International Women's Day March 8th 2007

Celebrated each year on the 8th March, International Women's Day is the day to celebrate the collective power of women from all walks of life in every country in the world.

NCADC today spotlight women seeking asylum in the UK, there is not enough space to detail their wonderful courage. All the women below are either women with children or on their own and all are suffering incredible hardship. But not one of them is thinking of giving up the fight to remain in the UK. Many of the single females pictured here do not receive benefits and are living on handouts.

There are probably thousands of such women now in the UK. NCADC wish for them all, that the Home Office recognises their plight and grants them protection.

And a special mention for the 'Women behind the Wire' in Yarl's Wood, Dungavel and Tinsley House IRC's.



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Oluwakemi Abimbola Naima Alam Maznura[/align]

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Aleen Monka'bie Izai Angela Patterson [/align]

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Eda and Vjollca Emiola Fadeyi
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Fadile de Salih Farhat Khan[/align]

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Maria Fernandes Marianne Mansanga
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Marie Ntumba Katamba Mercy Murua[/align]


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Nyamumbosi Motengo Annita Nzenzi

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International Womens Day Celebration in Africa

Sudan





Southern Sudan. (JUBA — 08/03/2007) Three girls at the International Women's Day celebrations held in Juba Stadium on March 8, 2007.

Ghana







Ghana. International Women's Day (March 8th) was celebrated during a church service at Osu Presbyterian Church. Pictured here are female police officers, the wives of prison officers, and WiLDAF staff.

Senegal




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[align=left]H.E. President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni.[/align]
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[align=left]The secretary to THP committee at Mpigi Epicenter explains how to make ketchup to President Museveni, as THP country director Jeanne Uwineza looks on.[/align]
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[align=left]President Museveni viewed the displays of the women's groups that participated in the International Women's Day celebration.[/align]
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[align=left]Ruth and Raymond Namyalo were given front row seats in the main pavilion where dignitaries including President and Mrs. Museveni were seated.[/align]
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[align=left]Women from THP's Mpigi Epicenter took part in the parade.[/align]
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[align=left]The women's march to begin the celebration.[/align]

Nice thread...who would have though a socialist tradition wpuld become this...