International Women's Day 20 Ways To Celebrate And Inspire Dear Creatives

International Women’s Day – Is every year on March 8th. So I updated how you can plan, support, and celebrate International Women’s Day. Get your happy on its time to celebrate women! Ladies celebrate you, guys celebrate them, moms or dads inspire your daughters, everyone let’s celebrate all women. Find out what this day dedicated to women is all about. Each year there is a different theme and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias.

Ask yourself; What does it mean to you? Who inspired you? How do you celebrate it? How can you help women? How can we keep moving forward as women?

Celebrate all the women that paved the way, lent you a hand, and inspired you. Celebrate all the women that are inspiring you now. Below we have simple ways you can celebrate International Women’s Day! Find resources for International Women’s Day to help you plan activities and talk about the subject.

International Women’s Day

When is International Women’s Day?

March 8th is International Women’s Day

Did you know that International Women’s Day was started in 1909, suggested, and promoted by (SBA) to be an annual celebration by women for women’s rights in 1910? You can read all the history and see the images here. In 1975 The United Nations adopted this celebration. IWD is March 8th day. In some places, a protest or a day of celebration of womanhood. *ref

Each year the UN gives the celebration a theme.

What’s is the 2022 International Women’s Day Theme?

#BreakTheBias

Imagine a gender-equal world. A world that is 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 Break The Bias.

Resources for this year’s International Women’s Day

(International Women’s Day Resources)

Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change

What color is for IWD?

Purple
This year’s International Women’s Day Video for Break The Bias.

As women, I’d like to think we have come a long way; but, have we? I see that we have so far to go.

My grandmas didn’t drive and one wasn’t educated past the 3rd grade; Women didn’t have it easy in this era or before. In the ’40-the ’50s.
My mom was educated and made half of what a man in the same field made. In the late ’50s and ’60s.
I held a corporate job for years my wages were not equal to what a man was given for the same job or a job under me. I also had one boss try to unethically slide me out for a man to take my position. (which backfired on them) The ’80s and ’90s.
My daughters and I all have seen firsthand corporate structure with non-equality and not equal pay to this day. in the 2000s.
Sammie (my youngest) is the only girl in some of her science, engineering, and advanced computer science classes. 2019 (Million Women Mentors – STEM)

How can equality continue to change faster and better?

The previous hashtag for IWD#balanceforbetter This year’s hashtag for IWD is #BreakTheBias

Be a supporter of change

If you have daughter’s talk to them about International Women’s Day.
Talk to your daughters about paving the path of their dreams and how that can be achieved. Don’t know how to help them? 12 Tips for Getting Into the College of Your Choice
Mentoring is vital.
Creating a world of equality for ALL is vital.
It’s important to voice discrimination and celebrate women’s achievements.
It’s also important to be a good role model and to give back to others as we propel forward.
Are you a girl scout troop leader? Use these materials and resources for girl guides and girl scouts.
Are you talking with school-age kids about IWD? IWD Activity Cards and resources.
Watch this video about breaking the bias.

Think equal, build smart, innovate for change

“Let’s make sure women and girls can shape the policies, services, and infrastructure that impact all our lives. And let’s support women and girls who are breaking down barriers to create a better world for everyone.”

— UN Secretary-General, António Guterres *ref

international women's Day #balanceforbetter

How to show solidarity for women on International Women’s Day?

Wear purple
Strike a Pose (#balanceforbetter 2019 Theme)
Join an event
Create your own event
Use the current hashtag
Create artwork celebrating women like @heatherpowersart – Instagram
Read books about inspiring women
Get books to read your kids about important women in history
Keep reaching, trying, and achieving your goals
Encourage your daughters to take advanced math, computer science, and science (join school STEM programs)
Find a mentor or be a mentor (lean-in mentor her) (women-ahead #driveprogress) Why mentor? (4 Ways Mentoring Women Can Change The World)
Start a mentorship program in your company
Start a business (with women or be the boss woman)
Support a women’s owned business
Inspire other women one post at a time on Instagram; like @CleoWade her art and words. In her book Heart Talk She is a speaker, writer, and author Cleo Wade “Find someplace in your neighborhood to show up” Give back. Inspiring through art and the written word.
Support women artisans Etsy’s Fearless Women – Movers, Makers, and Shakers scroll down to see inspiring Maker Stories.
. 25 Famous Women on Their Mentors
More ways to celebrate IWD
Sign up to participate or find out more info or join an event InternationalWomen’s Day
On social media use the hash tag #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2019