International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements reached and the goals still to be pursued, Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Friday.

“Women’s Day is not just a day of celebration, but an occasion to reflect on the achievements reached and the goals still to be pursued,” wrote Meloni on social media before an official ceremony with President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale palace in Rome.

“Thanks to the support of concrete policies implemented by our government, we have promoted female employment, the results of which – certified by Istat data – make us particularly proud,” continued Italy’s first female prime minister, who took office at the head of a right-centre government coalition in October 2022.

“However, we cannot stop here.

“We are aware that there are still challenges ahead and we will continue to work with determination to guarantee women a better future in which they can realise their full potential, without having to choose between life and work,” added Meloni.

“Thanks to all women for the way in which they demonstrate, every day, their commitment, their determination and their infinite capacity to make a difference in society,” she concluded.