Dear Editor,
Each International Women’s Day there is a theme which guides our thinking and causes us to pause for reflection on what the status of women is as people and in our society. This year it is “give to gain”.
It is undeniable that women have proved their worth in our society in the execution of their responsibilities as primary nurturers/mothers and carers. Further, in the teaching and nursing professions as well as functioning as professionals in areas such as law, banking, medicine with its varied specialisations, and trade vocations originally designated for men such as welding and operation of heavy-duty machinery, as electricians, plumbers, and so many others.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “give to gain”.[1] This theme may be interpreted in a myriad of ways. The Association, however, chooses to do so in the context of women and girls.
The girl child is the woman of tomorrow and ought to be the recipient of as much exposure to their rights as children and to the rights of women in specific contexts. With respect to the latter, our women of tomorrow must be given education on matters such as child abuse and domestic violence; gender equality; and the importance of demanding respect from males and everyone else in order to develop confidence and self-esteem.
When given such knowledge and information at an early age, they gain what will come to be critical in their adult life. From the perspective of women, the path their lives take primarily depends on socialisation in the home, education and experiences. Negative experiences such as abuse in the home as a child will in adulthood translate to similar circumstances if they have not been alerted to the ways to combat what could become a vicious cycle – i.e., a victim of domestic violence or other negative experiences translates to a similar scenario in adulthood and impacts choices made.
The point that is being made is that women must be given support and the tools to be productive citizens in all respects. Women must be treated with respect, must not be discriminated against at home, in the workplace or anywhere else, must not be regarded as bodies for physical, emotional and mental abuse and must, in general, be given all that is due to them. In turn, the home, schools, workplaces and society as a whole will gain. As stated earlier, the contribution of women cannot be denied. Take the woman out of the equation in the functioning of a society, and the imbalance and deficiencies in our society would be readily seen.
Accordingly, let us show our appreciation for our women and girls in all spheres, not only by giving kudos on International Women’s Day but also always with tangible actions which are positive in raising them up and not tearing them down.
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!
Guyana Association of Women Lawyers
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- IWD: International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain' — www.internationalwomensday.com ↩
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IWD: International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
## International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
When we give, we gain. Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. The IWD 2026 **Give To Gain** Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. **Give To Gain** emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give ... What will you**Give to ****Gain**gender equality?
### Give To Gain is a worldwide call to contributeIWD 2026 GiveToGain theme example
We can all give our support to gain advancement for women and girls. ... women's success, and more. Sharing our knowledge and encouragement with others is also key.
Everyday, everywhere, how will you actively give your support to gain gender equality?
IWD 2026 theme ... Giving requires open hearts and minds.
IWD campaign slogan ... ### Let's make IWD one of the biggest GIVING DAYS of the year
IWD images A key way to help support gender equality is through participating in **IWD Giving**. ... Join the call-to-action for all **IWD Events** to incorporate an element of women-focused fundraising. IWD ... ### Strike the Give To Gain pose
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Will you help **Give To Gain**? Strike the **Give To Gain** pose to show solidarity. ... Throughout history, the open palm has been associated with truth, honesty, and openness.
IWD 2026 theme ... Encourage others to give within their own spheres of influence by sharing your **Give To Gain **image and statement across social media throughout the year using the **#GiveToGain **hashtag. ... Submit your **Give To Gain **image and statement **here** for potential inclusionon the IWD website and/or ... free IWD resources
### So how will you Give to Gain?
Free IWD downloads ... * Give truth
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* Give budget ... International Women's Day 2026 ... IWD is a movement. This special day of impact belongs to all groups, everywhere. That's what makes IWD so ... 2026 sees the **115th year of IWD**.
Together, let's **Give To Gain** for gender equality. ... Groups can choose to mark IWD in whatever manner they deem most relevant, engaging, and impactful for their specific ... IWD is a truly inclusive, diverse, and eclectic moment of impact worldwide.
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Together, we can fight the good fight. Collectively, let's all**Give To Gain** gender equality. Join in solidarity and make IWD your day by doing what you can to support and advance women and girls. Looking to reflect on the previous **IWD 2025 Accelerate Action** campaign theme? Click **here**.
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- Contribution of women cannot be denied in Guyana Times, March 8, 2026