International Women’s Day (March 8) became a tradition in the early 1900s. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity (the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay). This year’s theme is #BeBoldforChange. The following information below can be found on the IWD website:
How will you #BeBoldForChange ?
Is there an area where you would like to take bold action? The organization shares suggestions from the following categories.
I’ll challenge bias and inequality, #BeBoldForChange and …
- query all-male speaking panels
- pull people up on exclusive language
- challenge stereotypes
- call it out when women are excluded
- monitor the gender pay gap
- point out bias and highlight alternatives
- call for diverse candidate shortlists
- embrace inclusive leadership
- redefine the status quo
I’ll campaign against violence, #BeBoldForChange and …
- educate youth about positive relationships
- challenge those who justify perpetrators and blame victims
- donate to groups fighting abuse
- speak out against the silence of violence
- be vigilant and report violence
- campaign for the prevention of violence
- abstain from all violence, physical and otherwise
- volunteer your help at a local charity
- recognize coercive control and redress it
I’ll forge women’s advancement, #BeBoldForChange and …
- decide to buy from companies that support women
- choose to work for a progressive employer for women
- support or back a woman-owned business
- take a junior female colleague to a major meeting or event
- build conducive, flexible work environments
- appoint a woman to the board
- mentor a woman and sponsor her goals
- invite women into situations where they’re not already present or contributing
- measure and report on gender parity gaps and keep gender on the agenda
- create new opportunities for women
I’ll celebrate women’s achievement, #BeBoldForChange and …
- raise women’s visibility as spokespeople in the media
- drive fairer recognition and credit for women’s contributions
- launch even more awards showcasing women’s success
- hail the success of women leaders
- applaud social, economic, cultural and political women role models
- celebrate women’s journeys and the barriers overcome
- reinforce and support women’s triumphs
I’ll champion women’s education, #BeBoldForChange and …
- launch or fund a women-focused scholarship
- encourage more girls into STEM education and careers
- value diversity for greater educational outcomes
- support women inventors of new products and services
- celebrate women researchers discovering new knowledge
- learn to code
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, MARCH 8TH
