This Wednesday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day… a day created to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women from around the world. It is about encouraging and enacting gender equality in the long run by creating a discussion around it. This year’s theme is focused on the gender gap in the workforce and the campaign seeks to ask people how they will #BeBoldForChange in order to diversify the working world. According to the World Economic Forum, the gender gap will not be closed for another 170 years, unless people actively work to create more change.
It has many causes, some of which are:
In order to do your part, you have to take personal responsibility for creating the change yourself through standing up against gender bias, stereotyping, and inequality whenever and wherever you see it! In doing so, you will be contributing to positive and confident work environments, greater economic profitability, and social justice.
Take the pledge to #BeBoldForChange!
