For me, International Women’s Day comes as a great reminder. As IWD approaches, I can’t help but think of the women in my life who have invested their time, energy, love and nurture in me. These reflections conjure feelings of gratitude and remind me that I too, have many roles yet to fill- as a future mother or aunt, friend or mentor. International women’s day also inspires me to remember my heroes- trailblazers who fought for positive change and continue to pave the way for progress in their communities, countries, regions and beyond. The stories of these courageous women inspire me and remind me that I can also act to make change. I believe in the importance of investing in women’s leadership because I know that the kind of change I want to see in the world can only evolve from the joint efforts of both men and women.