REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, GRESIK -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) congratulated all Indonesian women in relation to the commemoration of International Women's Day. He wished all women in the country could have more peaceful and prosperous life.

"Once again, happy International Women's day. I wish all women in Indonesia have more peaceful and prosperous life, and happy working," said Jokowi on Thursday (March 8).

International Women's Day is commemorated every March 8. On this date, many individuals and non-governmental organizations are hoping for improvement, especially on gender equality for women.

National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) is also one of those. The institution hoped International Women's Day can be a momentum to achieve gender equality.