That proposal later gave birth to the International Women’s Day (IWD), a global movement now observed in more than 100 countries. In Lagos, that spirit finds expression in the life and work of Nike Okundaye, the internationally celebrated artist and Founder/Chief Curator of Nike Art Gallery. For Udeze, empowerment means preparing women to serve communities while building sustainable livelihoods. For Udeze, the connection between women’s empowerment and national development is clear. More than a century after Clara Zetkin’s idea first sparked a movement, these Nigerian women are living proof that the message of International Women’s Day continues to evolve.

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2026 17:16 UTC