To commemorate International Women’s Day, we invite the Jamat to tune in for a special video compilation that embodies the spirit of this important day. We will hear inspiring messages from leaders across the country who share powerful stories about the women in their lives, why it is important to advocate for women, and invaluable advice for women who are aspiring leaders.  May their example continue to inspire us to advocate for women and to cultivate a culture of inclusivity where our differences are not only accepted, but also celebrated.

The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, which aims to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected. This year’s theme seeks to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those from marginalized communities.

Let us join forces to forge a better world by inspiring one another to understand and value women's inclusion in all facets of life.

Happy International Women's Day!

In a speech made in London in December 2014, Mawlana Hazar Imam remarked that “... women’s participation in society is vital to ensure an improved quality of life. From education to health, participation in local governance to leadership in business, we have witnessed the potential for women and men to work alongside each other, while respecting the ethics of Islam, to build their communities.”  

Commemorated annually on March 8, International Women’s Day has become a contemporary recognition celebrating the accomplishments of women throughout time, as well as an occasion for renewing efforts towards achieving equality of opportunity, and justice in society. The day was first marked in North America and Europe, as a result of women’s rights movements in the early 1900s, and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975.

As we celebrate International Women's Day this year, let us reflect on how we can collectively #InspireInclusion.

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The Jamat is reminded to set your clocks forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday, March 10, for Daylight Saving Time.

Remember to set your clocks forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday, March 10, in observance of Daylight Saving Time.

The hospital, operated by the Aga Khan Health Service (AKHS) Kenya, was first established as an 18-bed dispensary and maternity home in 1952, and grew into a 46-bed facility by 1985. Today, it is an ultra-modern, 123-bed, state-of-the-art institution that provides integrated healthcare services, offering advanced clinical programs in cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, critical care, and maternal-child health.

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The Aga Khan University hosted a Global Convocation ceremony on Saturday, February 17, bringing together its graduating classes in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. The event was presided over by Princess Zahra, in which she addressed the graduating class.

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