On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, the Hong Kong Women's United Association ("Hong Kong Women's Association") invited guests such as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, to celebrate the festival through a video, thanking women for their contributions, and at the same time presenting to women around the world. Best wishes and encouragement.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, said in the video that Hong Kong women have shown extraordinary strength of perseverance and solidarity, whether at home or at work.
Hong Kong is currently facing an unprecedented severe epidemic, and I am very grateful to the "Hong Kong Women's Association" for its active cooperation with the SAR government in its anti-epidemic measures.
She said that with the full support of the state and the joint efforts of the citizens, Hong Kong will surely overcome the epidemic and return to normal life as soon as possible.
The Hong Kong Women's Association stated that the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still severe and has had a serious impact on the lives of people around the world.
The strength and wisdom of women are indispensable in the fight against the epidemic. The vast number of female medical personnel, scientific and technological personnel, community workers, and volunteers are not afraid of difficulties and dangers, stick to the front line of epidemic prevention and control, and fight day and night to protect and save lives, which fully demonstrates the Women's style in the new era plays an important role in "Half the Sky".
(Headquarters reporter Wei Kefeng and Zhou Weiqi)