6 Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day
This free online event is meant to empower women and girls from around the world. Since the 2021 International Women's Day theme is "choose to challenge," the event will encourage participants to "challenge stereotypes and oppose bias to help create the change we want to shape a fairer future in a more inclusive and gender equal world."
Tune in from 3-4 p.m. ET on March 8 to hear panelists also discuss what IWD means to them, how people can raise awareness to support the advancement of women around the world, and small but significant ways they can take action in their communities.
The theme for the United Nations' International Women’s Day 2021 event is "Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World, on the Way to the Generation Equality Forum." The free virtual event will focus on celebrating the efforts made by women across the globe in creating a more equitable future, as well as discuss the challenges women and girls face in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.
Streaming from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on March 8, speakers include the Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, the Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and a member of the Afghan Girls Robotic Team, Somaya Faruqi.
HeyMama, a private online community for working and entrepreneurial moms, is hosting this free digital IWD event on March 8 from 3-4 p.m. ET.
Featuring Mandana Dayani, Daniella Kahane, Mara Schiavocampo, and Jessica Abo, the hour-long live event will discuss the current unequal state of women’s rights, the victories and setbacks working mothers have faced this past year, and the importance of community among women. Additionally, those in attendance will learn practical strategies for personal and professional growth, and break out into groups to talk through how to put all of this into practice.
Canada's Corner Brook Status of Women Council is a friendly, non-judgmental place that provides a variety of services to women and hosts a variety of events throughout the year to raise awareness about the violence, injustice, and inequity women often face.
From 5-7 p.m. ET on March 8, the organization is hosting a free virtual IWD event featuring guest speaker Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, a discussion centering the leadership of women and achieving gender equality during COVID times, and an appearance by the comedy troupe Mom's Girls plus musical guests Kacie Callahan and Amanda Squires.
Hosted by The United Nations Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund, this event marks the launch of a global campaign to support 1,000 women leaders working to build a brighter, more peaceful and resilient future.
Speakers at this free event, taking place on March 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m ET include Whoopi Goldberg, Kristen Bell, Nahla Valji, and Leymah Gbowee, and others as they work to rally support for women who are working on the frontlines to bring equity to women and girls around the world.
PRUDE Inc., which seeks to educate both newcomers and Canadian-born individuals and businesses on the harmful effects of racism and discrimination of all forms, has teamed up with the Saint John Community Loan Fund, the Lorenzo Society, and the Saint John Arts Centre to host an event centered on women's stories and their journeys. Tune in on March 8 for free from 6-7:30 p.m ET.
1) TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER & BLACK COUNTRY NEAR NEIGHBOURS' INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ONLINE LIVE CELEBRATION
This free online event is meant to empower women and girls from around the world. Since the 2021 International Women's Day theme is "choose to challenge," the event will encourage participants to "challenge stereotypes and oppose bias to help create the change we want to shape a fairer future in a more inclusive and gender equal world."
Tune in from 3-4 p.m. ET on March 8 to hear panelists also discuss what IWD means to them, how people can raise awareness to support the advancement of women around the world, and small but significant ways they can take action in their communities.
Even if you're staying at home, you can celebrate IWD! ??
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