By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today (Wednesday March 08th) marks International Women's Day - celebrated annually to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. This year's theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" is a pertinent one, as it sheds light on the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces, all while addressing online gender-based violence. These topics and more will be atop the agenda at a Women's Day event scheduled for this weekend in Durban, hosted by the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA). National President, Nomaswazi Shabangu-Mndawe echoed the recent sentiments of the United Nations, saying that the focus on closing gender gaps in tech and innovation couldn't be more timely...