One For the Girls: Treats For Them or Yourself This International Women’s Day
Show the women in your life how much you really care, or simply treat yourself!
FAQs
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrated annually on March 8th. It's a day dedicated to:
- Celebrating women's achievements: Recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women.
- Raising awareness: Drawing attention to issues of gender equality and the ongoing challenges women face.
- Calling for action: Encouraging efforts to accelerate gender parity and create a more equitable world.
The theme being highlighted by the International Women's Day organisation for 2025 is "Accelerate Action". This theme is a call for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face.
Supporting International Women's Day can take many forms, from small individual actions to large-scale community involvement. Here are some ways you can contribute:
- Educate: Learn about IWD and gender equality, and share that knowledge.
- Amplify: Use social media to spread awareness with relevant hashtags.
- Participate: Attend or organise IWD events.
- Support: Buy from women-owned businesses and donate to women's organisations.
- Advocate: Promote equality in your workplace and community, and challenge bias.
- Mentor: Offer guidance and support to women.
- Show Solidarity: Wear purple, and support IWD initiatives.
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