As we herald in this auspicious month we can as women look back at how far we have already come and at the things we have achieved.  But these achievements also need to be our source of inspiration for the road ahead. This month we are inspired by the tremendous achievements of South African women  who aim to empower and enhance women’s roles in our society. We continue to celebrate and acknowledge the sacrifices of Women in the Struggle who shaped our freedom, we remember the values and beliefs that inspired our women leaders to greatness, initiatives so that the memory and legacy of our liberation heroines are promoted and preserved.