9 Ways to Honor and Recognize International Women's Day March 8th

March 08, 2024

9 Ways to Honor and Recognize International Women's Day March 8th

Guess what day it is? It's International Women's Day, celebrated every year on March 8th! It's like a worldwide party dedicated to cheering on all the amazing things women have accomplished and shouting from the rooftops about how important it is to make sure everyone gets a fair shot, regardless of gender.

Think of it as a big, colorful reminder that we're still on a mission for equality. We're not just celebrating the awesome ladies of the past; we're also dreaming big about a future where every woman and girl has everything she needs to chase her dreams and rock the world.

Fun Facts!

International Women’s Day (IWD) was first celebrated on March 8, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. It marked a significant moment in the women’s rights movement, emphasizing civil awareness, anti-sexism, and anti-discrimination efforts. The United Nations officially recognized IWD in 1975, and since then, it has been observed annually as a focal point for advocating women’s rights and promoting gender equality worldwide

It's not too late to honor and recognize this amazing day! Let's raise a glass (or a fist pump!) to all the fearless females out there, past, present, and future. Here's to breaking barriers, shattering ceilings, and making the world a better, more equal place for everyone!

Here are 9 ways you can support and recognize International Women’s Day:

Learn: Watch a documentary about women’s rights. Documentaries can make complex topics more accessible and help deepen your understanding. Consider films like “Feminists: What Were They Thinking?” or “I Am Greta” ¹.
Donate: Contribute to organizations worldwide that support women and girls. Your financial support can make a significant impact in promoting gender equality ². Now is a great time to support struggling and seasoned women entrepreneurs in our community go to supportherjourney.org to give a hand to women from domestic violence environments and women from low-income neighborhoods who are looking for economic security through entrepreneurship.
Connect: Engage with women globally through platforms like World Pulse. Share stories, experiences, and ideas to foster solidarity and empowerment ².
Take Action at Work: Turn your intentions into real change. Advocate for gender equality within your workplace. Encourage diversity, equal pay, and opportunities for women ².
Educate: Read books and poems by women writers. Then, discuss their work with others. Amplify women’s voices and celebrate their literary contributions ². Check out this new book by Cindy Cohen, She Means Business: Breaking Through and Scaling Up.
Involve Men and Non-Binary Individuals: Encourage everyone to participate in conversations and celebrations. Gender equality is a collective effort ³.
Virtual Coffee Dates: Set up virtual coffee dates with women in your network. Connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships ¹.
Support Marginalized Women Locally: Donate to women’s shelters or nonprofits assisting struggling women. Consider giving clothes or toys to local shelters ⁴. Get involved with C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. mentoring, meetups, community events, and conference Women's Entrepreneur Summit.
Express Gratitude: Acknowledge and appreciate the women who’ve positively impacted your life. Send heartfelt messages or spend quality time with them ⁵.

Remember, International Women’s Day is about celebrating achievements, challenging discrimination, and promoting equality. Let’s honor women from all walks of life!

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