"Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and empowers women to feel stronger and do more great things to make the world a better place. I enjoyed seeing how our brothers, uncles, and fathers at ASYV were supporting us and joined us to celebrate." - Nyllah Esther Asiimwe Tetero, first-year student

On Monday, March 8th, the Village marked International Women's Day with a march, speeches, and a special pre-recorded Village Time that included modeling, dance, and poetry. Students were also treated to a cake after marching from the Liquidnet Family High School to the Edmond J. Safra Community Center.

Photos from the day's festivities can be found here and student artwork can be found below.

Student artwork for International women’s day

“Her Potential” Poem by Amani Jean de dieu musonera, 3rd year student

Gender-Based Violence Photo Series

By: Chrispin Abumukiza and Aimee Kageruka, 4th year students

Spoken Word Poetry

By: Nadine Abatesi, Aline Umutoni, and Joie Collette Asingizwe, 3rd year students

Originally featured at ASYV’s Virtual Village Time event debuted on March 8, 2021

Click here to watch the full Virtual Village Time in honor of International Women’s Day hosted on March 8, 2021.