The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs, will join the rest of the world on March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme “Make it Happen”.
International Women’s Day is a global celebration marking the economic, political and social achievements of women.
This year the International Women’s Day Committee (IWD) has organized activities that will be held throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. All women, men, boys and girls in the Turks and Caicos are invited to be a part of this grand occasion as we celebrate women of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Women play an important role in every aspect of civil society and are therefore the life line in the TCI. Let us join hands to celebrate in unity and love as we ‘Step out, Step up and Make it happen’ in the lives of women throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Minister for Environment and Home Affairs the Hon. George Lightbourne in his address, saluted women and vowed that he and his Government will do all possible to ensure that women rights are protected.
On Saturday, March 14, at 10:00am the Grand Turk Community will host its second annual Sporting and Cheerleading competition at the Parade grounds, featuring women from all walks of life. There will be live performances by students from the various schools in Grand Turk. There will be activities such as relays, tug of war, and sack races.
