Happy International Women's Day! March 8th, around the world, Advocates for Women's rights & equality unite in action to raise awareness. There are many many events occurring this week to bring women & men together to learn about this issues, raise awareness & funds, to share successes and challenges. So, as I am not out and about at present (laying low on rehab), I thought I'd post some of my thoughts about IWD. I was encouraged to do this when I read this post.
This is direct from the IWD website..
This is direct from the IWD website..
Use International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 as an important opportunity to:
- celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women because visibility and awareness help drive positive change for women
- declare bold actions you'll take as an individual or organization to help progress the gender agenda because purposeful action can accelerate gender parity across the world
For me, its a time to reassess and focus. So I did a bit of a brainstorm of what came to mind when I think of IWD. I came up with 5 points of focus.
- Its important to take time and effort to notice the power & influence women can have towards change. I thought of three areas to think about
- In small ways - i thought about how some women in my life modelled womenhood to me.. my piano teacher, school bus driver, my driving instructor, and my neighbour.
- In louder ways - i thought about those in the public sphere who can use their own position to affect change, like journalists, actors, authors and activists.
- And then theres the longer term ways - and I thought of people like Mother Theresa.
- Another important aspect of IWD is the value of celebrating the contribution of women & men towards the goals of equality and fairness. Many of you know I support a girls school & hostel in India. I have to say a huge thanks to the number of men who help in that campaign. They do make a difference..
- IWD reminds me to stay focused on looking for opportunities to seek out better fairness and equality for women.. its important to notice the wrongs, and act where I can, or support action if I cant do it myself.
- I am often in awe of the internal strength and power of women. I know this is a characteristic of many women that sustains us. its important to celebrate that power
- Finally, IWD, is a time for me to re declare, that I want to live out my life being the best woman I can be.
Celebrating Love: My latest colouring in from Johanna Basfords, Secret Garden.
2 comments:
I love your fifth point especially, declaring to live life as the best woman you can be. Amen to that!
This time the whole world celebrated the Inter nation women's day in high. I like the official website of IWD as they are promoting some very positive image of women throughout the world. Keep smiling ladies.:)
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