- Atwoli said that while this has been the case, trade unions have been at the forefront of pushing for this.
- He went on to say that as a trade union, Cotu believes that investing in women is accelerating the progress of the country and the world.
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Central Organisation of Trade Unions boss Francis Atwoli has said that there is nothing women are enjoying in today's world, that was not fought for.
In a statement to mark International Women's Day, Atwoli said that while this has been the case, trade unions have been at the forefront of pushing for this.
He went on to say that as a trade union, Cotu believes that investing in women is accelerating the progress of the country and the world.
The Cotu secretary general affirmed that his organisation will continue to push for the rights of working women to ensure equity is achieved.
"There is nothing women enjoy today that was not fought for. Trade unions have always been at the centre of agitation and advocacy for women’s rights," Atwoli said on Friday.
"We will continue advocating for the rights of working women to ensure equity because we believe investing in women is accelerating progress."
His remarks come after deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said that a society that prioritises the welfare of women lacks nothing.
The DP said women are the bond that has held together families and the country at large.
He said that they are also the pillars within which the country's socio-politico-economic strength is established.
"In women, we celebrate the unbreakable bond that has neatly stitched the fabric of our family, Kenya, together. We celebrate the firm fulcrum on which our socio-politico-economic prowess as a Nation is established; in Women, we are thriving," Gachagua said.
"Our women embody resilience, strength and dignity. On this International Women's Day, we honour and acknowledge them. For a society that puts Women first, lacks nothing."
The International Women's Day is a global day celebrated annually on March 8.
It is a focal point in the women's rights movement.
The day focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political, among other areas.
For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on March 8.
The first International Women's Day was celebrated in 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.