International Women’s Day (March 8) is celebrating for women’s cultural, economic, social and political achievements. IWD has been around for more than a century, with the first gathering of IWDs in 1911 supporting more than a million people. When you consider all the time you have with your co-workers versus your family/friends, it is very important for the women in your co-worker to be some of the most important people in your life.
How To Celebrate International Women’s Day
In recent years, the number of businesses worldwide has seen an increase in IWD. Gender diversity in the workplace brings real benefits. It can also help your business resonate with a wider customer base. So what can you do for, how to celebrate International Women’s Day, both in your workplace and on a personal level. So here are the ideas How To Celebrate International Women’s Day.
Join A Women’s March
‘International Women’s Strike’ is an international day of planning for March 8, 2017. Women in more than 30 countries around the world are organizing events in connection with the strike.
In particular, the strike encourages women to march for it.
- Reproductive justice, body autonomy and freedom of choice for all women.
- Acknowledging its connection to environmental justice, and social inequality.
- Equal pay for labor rights and equal work.
Be Bold For Change:
WomenEd is a grassroots movement that combines current and aspiring leaders in education, especially at the senior leadership level, to tackle gender inequality. This year, IWD’s official topic, #BeBoldForChange, encourages men and women everywhere to take important steps toward gender equality. March 8 is a great opportunity to stand, speak and listen. Place your online pledge on #BeBoldForChange, and visually share your support on social media.
Gender Diversity Gap in the Workplace
At the International Women’s Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that ‘Men are still in leadership positions and with a wide gap in economic gender. They have called for change “by empowering women at all levels’. The UN theme for IWD in 2017 is ‘Women in a Changing World of Work’. Currently, only 50% of women are represented in the labor force globally as compared to 76% of men.
Women’s Networking Events
Whatever you are in the professional industry, March is a great month for women’s events and conferences. If you are a professional woman, consider volunteering as an advisor to an underage person in your field. Or put yourself ahead as a speaker and share your knowledge on stage.
Here are just a few International Women’s Day big events coming up:
- WorldWomen17 (March 17, Auckland, New Zealand).
- 20th Global Women Leaders Conference (7-8 March, Dubai, UAE).
- Women Into Leadership (16 March, Cardiff, UK).
- Promoting Women 2017 (30 March, London, UK).
