International Women’s Day – 2022
International Women’s Day – 2022
The theme of this year is #breakthebias
It urges us to call out gender bias and inequality to ‘imagine a gender equal world’ and a world free of bias, stereotyping and discrimination.
During a conference a German communist activist, universal suffragist and advocate for women’s rights, Clara Zetkin proposed a designated day for women everywhere to ‘press for their demands’. Her idea was met with unanimous approval from all women representing 17 countries.
International women’s day was first celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19, 1911.
The most consequential international women’s day protest took place on March 8th 1917. Thousands of Russian women took to the streets of the capital (now known as St Petersburg), to demand the end of shortages and World War I. It also prompted the start of the Russian Revolution.
The UN general assembly cited two reasons to observe international women’s day.
Recognise the fact that securing peace and social progress
The full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women.
To acknowledge the contribution of women to strengthening the international peace and security.
In 2022 women in Ukraine are fighting against Russian attack, speaking up for truth and forced to flee their homes as their families are torn apart.
The war in Afghanistan has also been detrimental for women.
Bringing together strong, powerful women who are speaking up for themselves, their communities and the greater good there are valuable insights into how this can be done.
- One mission is to shine the spotlight on activity that uplift and inspire women to pursue goals without bias or barrier.
- To celebrate the women of women creatives and elevate visibility for commercial projects and commissions.
- To forge inclusive work cultures where women’s careers thrive and are celebrated for their achievements.
- Elevate and advance gender parity in technology and celebrating women who are forging innovation.
- Assist women to be in position of power to make informed decisions about their health.
(Source: IWD.com).
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