In this week’s post I’ll be telling you what I’m doing to celebrate International Women’s day and what you can do to celebrate.
What is International Women’s Day?
On the International Women’s day web page, it is defined as: “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 gender parity.
International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Prior to this the Socialist Party of America, United Kingdom’s Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women’s equality.”
How I’m Celebrating
I was invited to “The Last Straw – Trash Talk” this Friday which I’m really looking forward to since they have a panel of female influencers talking about sustainable living.
“On Friday 8th March 2019, WeAreWaterloo in partnership with The Young Vic will bring together a panel of female influencers to inspire and motivate Londoners to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
Earlier this month, Pinterest reported that searches for ‘sustainable living for beginners’ were up 265% from last year. With more and more studies pointing to a growing consumer interest in sustainable living, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z, on International Women’s Day, a panel of female influencers will discuss how people can embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.
Headed up by Sustainable Stephanie with panellists including Laila Woozeer, Sophie Benson, Sophie Davies and Liv Andersson, The Last Straw: Trash Talk, will include practical tips to help attendees easily adopt practices within their personal and work lives.”
How You Can Celebrate
- Host a slumber party with your girls and host a little bake sale to raise money for IWD
- Share your favourite female authors or actors/celebs/inspirational women on your blog
- Join in on an event in your area
- Host your own party or talk to celebrate
- Write your own article or blog post celebrating IWD and what it means to you
- Donate to your local women’s refuge
- Raise money by selling your art or crafts
- Post on social media using the relevant IWD hashtags to raise awareness
- Celebrate the women in your life by doing something kind for them
I hope you got some good ideas on what to do this IWD! Have a great one! Vee x
This is so interesting! I’m looking forward to hearing about the event you’re going to on Friday!
I’ve got a very special woman who I always like to mention on this day so maybe I will write about her! 😁
P.s *searches sustainable living on pinterest*
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awh sweet❤️ can’t wait to read about her.
And I know, I did that instantly 😂
LikeLike
Have fun at the event, it sounds so cool! I don’t know much about sustainable living so I will have to get researching. I’m celebrating by posting about it on my blog on Friday!☺️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Can’t wait to read it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is great! I love celebrating women! I will be posting a blog post talking about women that influence me through TV though. I love your ideas on how to celebrate. I think me and my friends are having a spa night 💚 great read xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh can’t wait to read it! Have fun x
LikeLiked by 1 person
I celebrate by talking about the saree
https://chapter18.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/the-great-indian-stitch-less-garment/
LikeLike