Marked annually on March 8th International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere and all IWD activity is valid. That’s what makes IWD so inclusive.

The IWD 2026 campaign theme is “Give To Gain”. It is intended to encourage a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. The approach being that when women thrive, we all rise. Women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

Accordingly, the Chaîne celebrates its women members across the world, especially its Baillis Délégués, namely:

Bahrain - Betsy Mathieson
Belgium - Ilse Duponcheel
Bermuda - Sylvia Oliveira
Cameroon - Chloé Balanos
Finland - Johanna Hornborg-Ojala
Hungary - Katalin Pinter
Kenya - Shabnam Nayer
Lebanon - Arlette Mabardi
Liechtenstein - Strit Jaeggi-Lind
Macau SAR China - Ada Chio de la Cruz
Malaysia - Elizabeth Lee
Myanmar - Mona Mahmood
Spain - Rosa Roman Fernandez
Tanzania - Nadine Atallah
Uganda - Kainembabazi Sabiti
Venezuela - Consuelo Lugar

And not forgetting the women at the International HQ in Paris …
Sabine Tachot, Secrétaire Générale
Laura Clerc-Smet, Project Manager
Sokoma Loch, Accountant
Bernadette Louit, Membership Administration & Billing

As well as International Vice-President Marie Jones ... and Betty Sasenick who heads up the ACCR (Association Caritative de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs)

Prepared by a Chaîne News Online Staff Writer
Researched from various sources. E&OE