Make the most out of this International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8th. This yearly celebration is a global holiday created to commemorate the accomplishments of women over the years. The goal is a gender-equal world. This means a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Additionally, this encompasses diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. We take this day to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. By taking action, we can #BreakTheBias. To learn more about International Women’s Day, visit internationalwomensday.com.
In honor of Internation, here are 8 ways you can celebrate and take action...
Spend some time educating yourself on International Women’s Day
In order to celebrate this day, it is important to understand why we celebrate it. By going to internationalwomensday.com, you can learn all the things you need to know about this day. Learn about this year’s theme, the history of the day, resources you can use, and ways to get involved.
Spread the hashtag, #BreakTheBias
This year’s theme is Break the Bias. This encourages us to end bias in the workplace, our communities, and our schools. By sharing the #BreakTheBias hashtag on social media platforms, we can inspire others to do the same.
Post a picture of you in the #BreakTheBias pose
Along with sharing #BreaktheBias, strike the Break the Bias pose. This pose shows your commitment to calling out bias, smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination. Use the images below as inspiration for your #BreakTheBias pose. Share on your social media!
Find other ways to show your support
There are many other ways to celebrate International Women’s Day besides posting on social media. You can take time to reflect on your own or reach out to other people. Reflecting on your own can be journaling, reading, or researching. Talk about International Women’s Day with your peers or find other creative ways to spread the word.
Analyze how gender equality shows up in your school, workplace, and social life
By celebrating this day, it is important to reflect on gender equality in your life. Look into how your workplace and/or school represents and acknowledges gender equality. Also, reflect on the positive and negative ways gender equality is seen in your social life.
Host a celebration event
To truly celebrate International Women’s Day, why not host a party? This is the perfect way to spread the word to your friends as well as recognize this important day. This could be in-person or virtual!
Acknowledge a woman who inspires you
Show a woman in your life that you appreciate them this International Women’s Day. Plan a coffee date, get lunch, or talk over the phone! This is the perfect time to let them know the impact they have had on your life.
Spend time to reflect on how you can make a change going forward
Change can be accomplished in both big and small ways. Personal reflection is a great way to start. Use this time to acknowledge how far you’ve come and find ways you can make changes in your life that will support equality.
Happy International Women’s Day! Let's #BreaktheBias together!