7 Ways to celebrate International Women's Day
Updated | By East Coast Breakfast
8th March is the day where the whole world celebrates women. Here are 7 ways to celebrate International Women's day
This year, the message of International Women's Day is more important than ever. While the accomplishments of women cannot be overlooked, neither can the fact that progress is slowing down around the world
In 2014, the World Economic Forum predicted that global gender parity could be a reality by 2095, but last year, they changed that prediction to 2133 — 38 years later. The progress towards closing the gender gap in economics, education, and social aspects has actually slowed down, meaning women around the world are getting fewer opportunities than they were before.
So this year, asking people around the world to #PledgeForParity
Here are 7 ways to celebrate:
1. #PledgeForParity
How can you make a positive difference to the lives of women? #PledgeForParity for #IWD2016 https://t.co/Pvz1Vp1cdq pic.twitter.com/BarxPtABGz
— Women's Day (@womensday) March 7, 2016
2. Make sure you are registered to vote for this year's local elections
Make your vote and voice heard to make a difference.
3. Support a local women's group or association
4. Bask in female creativity
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Excited to officially kick-off our #5womenartists campaign: Can you name 5 women artists? pic.twitter.com/ev3a7Zj2pa
— NatlMuseumWomenArts (@WomenInTheArts) March 1, 2016
Women have made significant contributions around the world through politics, technology, and, of course, art.
5. Start a conversation
Need a conversation starter for an #IWD2016 event? See the amazing #PledgeForParity videos https://t.co/9sE6XxvVwm pic.twitter.com/kQNB3jYdat
— Women's Day (@womensday) March 7, 2016
International Women's Day is the perfect opportunity to start a
conversation about gender equality wherever you are.
Whether you're with your friends and family, in an academic setting, or even at work, ask people about their thoughts on gender parity and gender equality.
6. Call up all the great women in your life and tell them how incredible they are
7. Advocate yourself
One of the best things you can do as a woman on International Women's Day is to advocate for yourself. Whether it's in the workplace with your boss or at home with your partner, speak up about your wants and your needs. No one is going to hand you equality. You have to fight for it, and the first place to start is by exercising your own voice.
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