Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month. We also pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. A system meant to control women even further and take away their rights. This year's theme is : “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future”. The concept of Generation Equality is a global campaign and links South Africa to global efforts to achieve gender equality by 2030. Women’s Month is a tribute not only to the thousands of women who marched on that day in 1956, but also a month where we celebrate all the women of South Africa who are making a difference in the lives of their families and communities. Take this opportunity to see how you can contribute to making a difference through volunteering and donating to causes that support and empower women.