International Women’s Day celebrates not only achievements of overcoming obstacles women have faced, but this day allows women to be recognized for their uniqueness and well-rounded qualities.
The celebration took place on March 8 and is known all over the world as a day to celebrate women. This year’s theme, implemented by the organization International Women’s Day, consists of the key concept of #BreakTheBasis. This is about understanding the obstacles between gender equality, equity and inclusion. To learn more about this theme, there are multiple resources you can look into from the International Women’s Day organization to further understand the organization’s capabilities.
One event held in honor of International Women’s Day at NSU was sponsored by the Student and Activities Board. “She Did That.” It was an event celebrating all women during Women’s History Month. The overall propose of this event was to highlight strong, outspoken women of our time such as Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mala Yousafzai and Frida Kahlo. As well as showcase a few women lead organizations on NSU’s campus. The goal was for this event was to bring light to the differences that women have made over the years. The event handed out goodies which consisted of heartfelt and motivating notes, small plushies and tote bags.
The festivity served as a reminder on campus that women empowerment is all around us, and it is important to recognize within our communities. There are many outlets all around us that help push the movement for women empowerment.
The International Women’s Day organization website quotes Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained, “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.”
To capture the spirit of Steinem’s message there are many ways different countries celebrate this day.
For example, in India a series of marches are held, meetings with female farmers, groups of forest management committees gather, and university conferences are held which help to produce real change contracted by women. In the United States, this day is renowned amongst schools across the country to embrace this week as a means of gratifying equality in the classroom, something that was founded by the National Women’s History Alliance.
This day commemorates women in valuable ways, which showcase authentic women in a powerful light.
International Women’s Day and Women’s History month uphold strong ideals. With that being said, always remember to tell the most important women in your life that they are strong. Support female-owned business and donate to organizations that exemplify female empowerment. All of these acts uphold this day to its main purpose of supporting women.
Michelle Obama once said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
International Women’s Day symbolizes change and the hope for women empowerment to always be evolving.
