Australian, Japanese, and United States Embassies join International Women’s Day Walk

Joint Press Release: Australian, Japanese, and United States Embassies to the FSM

March 10, 2023

The Ambassadors of the Embassies of Australia, Japan, and the United States and their staff joined a group of local and international organizations on Saturday March 4 in a walk to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). Organized by the Pohnpei Women’s Council, the walk started at PICS high school and finished at the Spanish Wall. Walking in front of a large caravan of colorfully themed parade floats, diplomatic corps participants and local and international organizations joined under one banner in support of Pohnpeian women and girls. The following post-walk quotes underscore the diplomatic community’s appreciation of this important day:

U.S. Embassy Kolonia Chargé d'affaires Alissa Bibb:

“This year’s IWD theme (#EmbraceEquity) speaks to the importance of the continued growth in women’s representation in all areas of society. We are happy to #EmbraceEquity through today’s event with our diplomatic corps colleagues and walk in support of Micronesian women and girls.”

Australian Ambassador to the FSM Jo Cowley:

“We are proud to stand with FSM women and girls on IWD, and every other day, to celebrate their achievements and support efforts to progress gender equality. Investing in women has a powerful impact on community wellbeing and economic growth.”

Japanese Ambassador to the FSM Michigami Hisashi:

“I believe fair representation of women in our society is an essential element for our bright future and it is a great pleasure for me to take part in the Walk for empowerment of the girls and women in the FSM.”