International Women’s Day inspires action

International Women’s Day inspires action

Over 80 attendees, ranging from teens to seniors, gathered at Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education on March 8th, for this year’s annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event, themed “Accelerate Action” by the United Nations.

Accelerating action toward gender parity - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE EDITOR: The annual observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) encourages reflection and informed reorientation on our path towards gender parity. “Accelerate Action,” this year's theme, is an exhortation to urgently address the unique hurdles faced by women. As noted by the president of Women Parliamentarians of TT, Bridgid Annisette-George, MP, “WPTT’s members are duty bound to ensure that our young women are prepared to take their place…

By Krystel Villalvazo* A few days after commemorating International Women's Day, it is essential to ensure that discussions on gender equality and women's empowerment are not limited to that date, but transcend and leave a deep imprint on society.This is particularly important in industries such as transport and logistics, where women's participation is still evolving.According to the Annual Transport Survey (EAT) of the National Institute of St…

A Reflection on International Women’s Day: History, Struggles, and Actions for Change

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DCU chapter. I could say many things about International Women’s Day—things that you could read in any article on any website, things you’ve heard before, and information that might fail to engage most readers beyond the first paragraph. Why is that? Discussing a topic like this in a formal tone doesn’t spark interest; repeating the same phrases year after year stifles progress. …

Women Make Unapologetic Demand For Leadership and Empowerment

Hosted by Avani Gaborone Resort and Casino, the event aligned with the International Women’s Month theme of Accelerated Action and provided a platform for women to network, share their journeys, struggles and triumphs. Staff Writer GOSEGO MOTSUMI reports   Women from different walks of life recently came together to celebrate, reflect, and demand change at…

Commissioner backs calls to #AccelerateAction for women in Lancashire

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, is supporting International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th, which calls for accelerated action to promote global gender equality.