International Women's Day Archives

Statement by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson in Recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8

Windhoek – Each year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. This year, I am taking this opportunity to encourage women in Namibia, especially those who are HIV-positive, to get screened for cervical cancer. Every woman who has ever been sexually active should be screened regularly starting at the age of 20, every three ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Lisa Johnson, CDC, Cervical Cancer, HIV/AIDS, International Women's Day, Namibia

Remarks at International Women’s Day by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson

Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you in celebration of International Women’s Day. Each of us is here today because we know that empowering women – economically, politically, and socially – is essential to creating sustainable and prosperous societies. We strongly support Namibia’s theme for this year’s Women’s Day, “empowering people ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: DREAMS, Gender Based Violence, International Women's Day, Namibia