13 Feb International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day of celebration. This annual celebration marks the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Additionally, International Women’s Day provides a great opportunity to accelerate women’s equality. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population, and therefore, also half of it’s potential, yet, many women are not given the opportunity to pursue education or career. In recent years, many organizations and groups have been leading the way to break the barriers, or glass ceilings, for women.
Toronto-based organizations such as Women in Film & Television and #MoveTheDial (led by two incomparable women, Karen Bruce and Jodi Kovitz, respectively) have opened doors of opportunity for women in entertainment and technology. The SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology), The Gist, and the eWomen’s Network are some other examples of groups, helping women in science, sport and business.
Essentially, the trend of networking and helping one another has become a success. Women are feeling more empowered and ready to take on their wildest dreams. Fittingly, this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #EachforEqual. Sponsored by the likes of Amazon and Avon, IWD 2020 hopes to promote a world of ‘collective individualism.’
The organizers of IWD are hoping to encourage people all over the world to work together to push for gender equality. We’re lucky enough to work with women who champion other women, and have broken glass ceilings in their industries. This month we’re celebrating them, and all the other amazing women we get to work with on the daily.
