Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. This day serves as an important opportunity for elevating and amplifying focus on gender equality. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. It is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to uplifting the voices and contributions of women in our world.
This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps towards achieving gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources and activity that positively impact women’s advancement and to support and elevate their implementation. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support, positive progress can be made for women and girls everywhere.
As individuals, we can all take steps in our daily lives to positively impact women’s advancement. We can call out stereotypes, challenge discrimination, question bias, celebrate women’s success and so much more. At Crisis Centre North Bay we value and recognize the strength, capabilities and contributions of women in all spheres of life. We aim to serve as champions and beacons of hope, motivation and inspiration for women and girls in our community. Sharing our knowledge and encouragement with others is key to promoting success. IWD is about gender equality in all of its forms. For some, IWD is about fighting for women’s rights. For others, IWD is about reinforcing commitments, while for some IWD is about celebrating success and accomplishments. And for others, IWD means festive gatherings and celebrations. All activity can help contribute to, and form part of, the thriving global movement focused on women’s empowerment and advancement. Whether it is your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, colleague or mentor; let us uplift, appreciate and honour the amazing women in our lives.
To all the incredible women out there. May you continue to break barriers and soar to new heights! Collectively, lets Accelerate Action for women and girls everywhere!
Happy International Women’s Day
