111 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the International Women’s Day – a day dedicated to reflecting on advancement on women’s rights and world peace. The theme for 2020 is ‘Think Equal, build smart and Innovate for change’ – rightly capturing the essence of the 21st

The global pandemic COVID-19 has caused disruption to the way the world operated. Many institutions -including businesses and various governments- were not expecting a disruption of this magnitude; and while others may have been prepared to weather tough times in general, many needed to take a reactive approach in dealing with the crisis.