Getrude Musuruve Inimah

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: .” This is in recognition and celebration of the women and girls, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation and response towards a sustainable future. Madam Temporary Speaker, the IWD is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievement of women that first took place in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: Across Europe, women demanded the right to vote and to hold public office, and protested against employment sex discrimination. In 1977, IWD became a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by United Nation (UN). IWD is a day to acknowledge and honour women around the world for the contributions they make each day to society. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, IWD is also a focal point in the women’s rights movements, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: For many years, women’s life across the globe was that of servitude and their place confined to the kitchen. Attempts by women to improve this state has not been very easy. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: As we mark IWD 2022, I would like to acknowledge women who in their lives have taken up daring steps to defy societal negative perception on the female and ventured into male ‘dominated’ jobs, career paths and leadership, hence becoming mentors of their kind. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the 10th Century philosopher, Carlyle Thomas, was not the first to popularize the “great man theory,” which ascribes history’s greatest achievements to men and conveniently ignoring the role of women. The following women who have made a mark in history are worth celebrating. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: Marie Curie, who was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize. Her rise to become a famous physicist was a struggle. Together with her husband, Pierre, they investigated radioactivity and its practical application, but when it came to awarding the Nobel Prize, Pierre defended his wife to be included in the award. Angela Merkel became the first female leader of Germany in 2005. While she faced some criticism in Germany for her migration policies, her legacy was seen as that of a steadfast, resolute leader who weathered the country and the European Union (EU) through difficult times. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, when modern Olympic Games started in 1896, women were not allowed to compete in track and field events. However, Cathy Freeman, the 2000 Sydney Olympics gold medal winner was able to defy all these negative thoughts about women. view
• 8 Mar 2022 in Senate: On this day, I acknowledge and applaud women in Kenya who have mentored their kind by breaking the barriers. Some of these women include: Prof. Wangari Maathai, the founder of the Greenbelt Movement and Kenya’s own doyen for pushing for environmental care and protection. She rose to become a global icon when she became the first Africa woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 in recognition of her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. view