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Happy International Women's Day!
Happy International Women’s Day 2018 (IWD)! Held annually on March 8th, this global day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and the day is marked around the world with arts performances, talks, rallies, networking events, conferences and marches. IWD seems an appropriate time to celebrate all the strong, successful women we know, including the 12 women who participated in our Be Beautiful Apothekari Campaign last year. Sara – “Being beautiful is when you can express your true self – values, personality, style and whole being – without fear of repercussion or judgement. Confidence, authenticity, joyfulness and curiosity all contribute to my idea of what being beautiful is.” The theme for IWD 2018 is #PressforProgress, a nod to the growing global movement of advocacy, activism and support surrounding gender parity and sexism. Inspired by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, the aim of the theme is to encourage people to continue the vocal fight for equality. Not just today, but always, let’s reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Seize the moment, celebrate, take action and transform women’s lives everywhere. The time is NOW.
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International Women's Day 2017
Today is International Women’s Day 2017, a day to recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality. The World Economic Forum predicts that the gender gap won’t close entirely until 2186! So around the world, International Women’s Day provides an important opportunity for ground breaking action that can truly drive greater change for women. Shop All Apothekari The theme for 2017 is #BeBoldForChange, calling on the masses to help forge a better working world – a more inclusive, gender equal world. As a female entrepreneur and as the mother of two teenage girls, IWD is dear to my heart. I will be submitting my #BeBoldForChange action on the IWD website. Which bold action will you declare: I’ll challenge bias and inequality I’ll campaign against violence I’ll forge women’s advancement I’ll celebrate women’s achievement I’ll champion women’s education You can also partake in events that are being held worldwide. Search for events wherever you live on the IWD site. This year, will you #BeBoldForChange ?
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