International Women’s Day Celebration | 2026

The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, UTAG-UEW and SRC/LNUGS WOCOM proudly present the 2026 International Women’s Day Celebration.

Theme:
“Give to Gain: Advancing Gender Equity Through Education and Opportunity.”

The theme underscores the importance of deliberate investment in women and girls through policy, education, social protection, and institutional support, with the understanding that empowering women ultimately yields collective social, economic, and national development gains.

IWD 2026 is not just a celebration, it’s a strategic call to action. Education and access remain the most powerful levers for unlocking gender equity. The conversation will be bold, practical, and impact-driven.

Date: Wednesday, 18th March 2026

Time: 9:30 AM prompt

Venue: Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre, UEW

Featured Speakers

• Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual
  Vice-Chancellor, UEW
  Chairman

• Hon. Barbara Asher Ayisi
  Former MP, Cape Coast North Constituency
  Guest Speaker

• Prof. Lucy Effeh Attom
  Dean, Faculty of Liberal and Social Studies
  Speaker

• Prof. Andy Ofori-Birikorang
  School of Communication and Media Studies
  Speaker

• Ms. Patricia Kaitoo
  Ag. Director - Gender Mainstreaming Directorate
  Host

This event brings together academia, leadership, and policy voices to drive meaningful dialogue and decisive progress toward gender equity.

Be in the room. Be part of the shift.