It's International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people.
Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
In 2023, ME+U is supporting the IWD theme of #EmbraceEquity, and especially the equality of women in education.
Equity isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must-have. Equity means creating a fair and equal world. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias and seek inclusion.
Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all embrace equity. Forging gender equity isn't limited to women solely fighting the good fight. Allies are essential for women's social, economic, cultural and political advancement.
When we embrace equity, we embrace diversity and we embrace inclusion. We embrace equity to forge harmony and unity and to help drive success for all.
Equality is the goal and equity is the means to get there. Through equity, we can reach equality. For more information, visit the official International Women's Day website here.
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