Delivered on International Women’s Day – Amsterdam, March 8, 2026

Angela Gilds, with an English translation by Ebi Sohrabi

Woman “Love Yourself”

Woman “Take care of yourself”

Woman “Embrace Your Life”

Life has been given to you

 

Woman, you have natural talent

You are used to organizing.

You are familiar with coordinating your household and family.

Make sure you know your qualities

 

Learn from each other

Support each other

When we trust each other

Will that build us up

This is how we stand strong in society

And we stand side by side

 

Have a vision and a goal

Go beyond your feelings

Take steps in your life

To give yourself new opportunities

 

Set your boundaries

Don’t stand alone

Be positive

Love one another

 

Seek support from one another

Together we are strong

That is the good work

 

Enjoy this beautiful day

Which you, as a woman, may enjoy even more

Celebrate life

It is given to you

Women, Stay Strong

Woman “Love Yourself”

Woman “Take care of yourself”

Woman “Embrace Your Life”

Life has been given to you

Woman, you have natural talent

You are used to organizing.

You are familiar with coordinating your household and family.

Make sure you know your qualities

Learn from each other

Support each other

When we trust each other

Will that build us up

This is how we stand strong in society

And we stand side by side

Have a vision and a goal

Go beyond your feelings

Take steps in your life

To give yourself new opportunities

Set your boundaries

Don’t stand alone

Be positive

Love one another

Seek support from one another

Together we are strong

That is the good work

Enjoy this beautiful day

Which you, as a woman, may enjoy even more

Celebrate life

It is given to you

Spoken Word on International Women’s Day – Amsterdam, March 8, 2026