A Renowned Ghanaian scientists, Dr Sylvia Anie, has expressed the need for collective responsibility to break these barriers and create a world where every woman and girl can thrive. "Let us all work together to empower women because when women rise, we all rise," the Roya Society of Medicine, UK, laureate said in a statement copied the Ghanaian Times to mark International Women's Day celebrated on Saturday.
She stated that many women still "face discrimination, gender-based violence, unequal pay, and limited access to education and opportunities." "By supporting policies that promote gender equality, ensuring women's voices are heard, and challenging societal norms that hold them back, we move closer to a future where equality is not just a goal but a reality. "As a scientist, it was a joyous experience when years of research led to the development of a contrast agent for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and this led to patenting of the discovery," she added.
In 2022, the Royal Society of Medicine, UK, honoured Dr Anie along four West African role models celebrated to mark the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Dr Anie indicated that International Women's Day was a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women across the world, adding that "It is a day to recognise the progress made toward gender equality while acknowledging the challenges that still exist." "Women continue to break barriers in the political sphere, business industries, education, science and healthcare, and many other fields, proving that when given the opportunity, they can transform nations at large.
