WiSTEMGh Celebrates International Women’s Day at the KNUST Senior High School
WiSTEMGh commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 at the KNUST Senior High School on March 14, 2025, with the global theme of women's inclusion and empowerment. In order to inspire, and empower the upcoming generation of female leaders, the event brought together a group of female STEM professionals and educators, as well as enthusiastic students from the school.
The Master of Ceremonies, Miss Jessica N.A. Asamoah welcomed everyone and begun the activities for the day. The Assistant Head of Domestics of KNUST SHS, Mrs. Edith Adu Safo, gave the opening address which emphasized the significance of these programs in promoting gender equality in STEM education and professions. Professor Mrs. Ibok Oduro also gave a keynote speech which focused on the vital role that women play in science and technology.
The MC of the program, Miss Jessica Asamoah
Following that, students were divided into small groups for interactive breakout sessions, where skilled facilitators led discussions on the opportunities and challenges in STEM.
Each of the facilitators shared their personal experiences to inspire and connect with the students, while also emphasizing the value of education, emotional intelligence, health, and career development. They encouraged students to prioritize their well-being, make informed life decisions, manage their emotions, and explore a variety of career options.
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The various facilitators were engaged with their groups during the breakout session
After the breakout session, all the facilitators and the students came together for an interactive Q&A session where topics like financial literacy, career planning, and saving culture were explored. Prof. Mrs. Mercy Badu especially advised the students to save more in their youthful days rather than mismanage resources. Also, students were urged to break down barriers imposed by social norms and to embrace failure as a means of personal development. Resilience, mentorship, and determination were emphasized by Dr. Mrs. Gifty Boakye Appiah and Rev. Mrs. Bernice Peasah.
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Some of the facilitators during the Q&A session
Dr. Mrs. Augustina Sylverken thanked everyone for their combined efforts as the event came to a close. The vote of thanks was given by a student, Miss Emmanuella Tetteh who ended it with the powerful slogan: “If she wants to, she can.”
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The closing remarks and vote of thanks being given
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