HOW TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Written by Ballzer on March 7, 2022
International Women’s Day (March 8) is 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 2022 campaign theme is #BreakTheBias
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
Community members are encouraged to strike the IWD #BreakTheBias pose on social media with your arms crossed to show your commitment to calling out bias, smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination.
What to wear? Purple, green and white are the colors of IWD, according to the International Women’s Day website.
The International Women’s Day Committee invites members of the La Crosse community and beyond to a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 from 7–8:30 p.m. CT. The celebration will consist of a panel discussion with a special emphasis on how women are celebrated in their country as well as their experiences in both their country of origin and the U.S. Panelists include Sandra Mpemwangi Balangoy representing Congo, Oresta Felts representing Ukraine, and Thanh Bui-Duquette representing Vietnam. This year’s celebration will take place via Zoom and is free to the public. Prior registration is suggested; CLICK HERE to register for the event.
Sponsoring organizations include the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters of La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, North Woods International School, the Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse, Viterbo University, and the International Women’s Group.
Knowing that #bias exists isn’t enough. We all need to take action to #BreakTheBias ?♀️ So if you're looking for #IWDresources to guide your #InternationalWomensDay activity, download the #IWD2022 @LeanInOrg toolkit to help drive change ?? https://t.co/JiBvd40ET7 pic.twitter.com/Q9ssWNbSdP
— Women's Day (@womensday) March 6, 2022
@internationalwomensday Thanks for sharing your #BreakTheBias ?♀️ #dance @JULIE YVANKA & joining in with the #IWD2022 theme around the world ?#fm96fjtiktok #fyp ♬ original sound – IWD
Last year, we did a Spotlight on Local Women Owned Businesses, that showed we have a TON of female identifying business owners in our community. You can still check them out at the link above.
Help La Crosse Area Habitat celebrate International Women’s Day by building with them on Saturday, March 12! No experience needed, Half day and full day options, lunch provided. Sign up today HERE.
