Smart money invests in women
With the theme, “Protecting marginalised populations from the global crisis: Investing in women is a smart choice”, the day was celebrated at the Khasadrapchu middle secondary school, Thimphu.
The health minister also said that there could not be a better theme as a report, by the UN committee on the elimination of discrimination against women, reveals that women and girls in both developed and developing countries are the worst affected. The minister said that the study showed that, more than men, women invest earnings in the health and educating their siblings, which create employment opportunities, increases productivity and national income.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck, the UNFPA ambassador, graced the occasion.
Students of Khasadrapchu performed cultural activities and skits on equal rights to women. Villagers from Mewing gewog participated in a quiz competition on the theme.
