![by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI](https://i2.wp.com/rcsocialjusticett.org/2.0/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/leelaramdeen_1.jpg?resize=100%2C125)
The world observed International Women’s Day (IWD) last Thursday (March 8). Women play a pivotal role in society. While we commemorate their political, social and economic achievements, let us step up our efforts to empower girls/women and create conditions to enable them to realise their full potential.
The theme for IWD this year was Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives. Let’s maintain our focus on this theme and play our part in transforming women’s lives.