The proposals were disclosed during the launch in Douala on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Various sub-committees tasked with the organisation of the 31st International Women’s Day in Douala are at work. Almost three weeks to the celebration, the various sub-committees installed by the Governor of Littoral Region, Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha Diboua, on February 10, 2016, have already come up with interesting sub-themes on women issues.

“Women and Decision-making” and “Women and Leadership” were chosen by the Cultural Committee during its first preparatory meeting. During the launch, the head of the March Past Committee disclosed that 50 squares of 80 persons each will march at the Vallée de Besseke ceremonial grounds while the Sports Sub-Committee spoke of a walk itinerary that will commence at 6 o’clock on February 28, 2016. The same committee disclosed that a female cycling race in three categories, including the physically challenged, will take place while a female football tournament will run from February 2-6, 2016.

The Secretary General in the Governor’s office, Ludovic Ngwba, who chaired the launch, expressed concern about companies using female staff to showcase their products during International Women’s Day celebrations. He therefore appealed that the practice be stopped henceforth.