ISOC GHANA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Today, ISOC Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day. This day is symbolic of the historic journey women around the world have taken to better our lives and especially in contributing to shaping our dream internet with our work and advocacy.
The official theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 (IWD 2021) is, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” and celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

To celebrate this day, we launched the #SheCan campaign to spotlight women in our community and motivate others in their journey. At the end of this month, we will assemble on meeting for all women and we welcome support from all men.

Here are the voices of the women in our community.

Happy International Women’s Day! #ChooseToChallenge #SheCan

Name: Lily Edinam Botsyoe

Job Role: Front End Developer/Community Engagement Lead

Quote: To go ahead, you must get started. Tap into the depth of knowledge online and in the communities you are a part. By all means, pursue your dreams and pay it forward for those after you. #ChooseToChallenge

Name: Ernestina Tawiah

Job Role: Network Support Engineer, Huawei

Quote: “Feeling a little uncomfortable with your skills is a sign of learning, and continuous learning is what the tech industry thrives on! It’s important to seek out environments where you are supported, but where you have the chance to be uncomfortable and learn new things.”
#SheCan#ChooseToChallenge

Name: Awo Aidam Amenyah

Job Role: Executive Director, Child Online Africa

Quote: “Everything is possible once you put your heart into it. I was told l couldn’t climb Mt. Kilimanjaro because l did not look fit, yet l climbed it to make a case for the African Child, a course I am passionate about. Once you can dream it, you can achieve it.

Name: MAUD ADJELEY ASHONG ELLIOT (MRS.)

Job Role: IBM Educator in Cloud and Mobile Development

Quote: Use technology wisely to manage your work-life balance. Never underestimate the value of Self-care. Happy Women’s Day. Remember you are more than enough

Name: Ivy Hoetu

Job Role: Regulatory Administration Division, NCA

Quote: If not for nothing, the COVID-19 Pandemic has demonstrated to us that ICT is a basic necessity and not just an enabler to achieving socio-economic development in every ecosystem.
In view of this, I encourage everyone especially young ladies to Pursue, Learn & Use ICTs to develop themselves
Happy IWD to all women.

Name: Rebecca Cofie-Baidoo

Job Role: Journalist

Quote: To be a superwoman, you will need to do more than normal. Use all the opportunities available to you. Keep in mind service to self, home, and nation.

Name: Kate Effah Poku.

Job Role: IP/MPLS Operations Specialist.

Quote: Today’s limitations are next-level indicators for tomorrow. #ChooseToChallenge

#SheCan #ChooseToChallenge