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From Susan B. Anthony to Amanda Gorman, women have made world-changing contributions to politics, science, technology, education, the arts, and so much more through the years. What female figure from history do you most admire? Our pick is Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts...but we’re a little biased! 🫶 Learn more about the history of Girl Scouts: https://bit.ly/3taVGpl

Today, we celebrate International Day of the Girl by honoring the remarkable girls who are leading, dreaming, and transforming the world. We firmly believe that girls are experts of their own lives—and brilliant feminist activists. So, who best to guide our work than girls themselves? Our Adolescent Girls Advisory Council (AGAC) plays a key role in driving key strategic decisions across our organization including how to redistribute funds and other resources through our Adolescent Girls’ Rights program.  In their countries and regions, they run girl-focused clubs, work with feminist groups and children’s rights organizations, serve as youth advisors, and many more. Around the world, girls are innovating to build a climate- just future, to end period poverty and racial discrimination, and to fight for education for everyone –– and they are winning! Read more about the AGAC here: ➡️  https://lnkd.in/gVE7ET87   

Despite the fact that the article emphasizes the context of International Women’s Day, I am confident that this topic is relevant regardless of the date. I completely agree with the author of the article and the points made within it. I believe that everyone can contribute to the efforts to achieve gender equality and eradicate corresponding biases. As an example, I participate in the Women in Tech program as a mentor. If you also want to help but don't know where to start, this program can be a good starting point. Returning to the original topic of men’s participation in discussions and events, celebrating women's achievements and advocating for gender equality, here are my thoughts on the matter: 1. Shared Responsibility Gender equality is not a women's issue; it is a societal issue. Men and women must work together to create a balanced and fair society. By involving men in International Women’s Day, we emphasize that achieving gender equality is a shared responsibility. 2. Breaking Stereotypes Including men in IWD activities can help break down harmful gender stereotypes. When men actively participate in advocating for women's rights, it challenges the notion that gender equality is solely a women's issue and promotes the idea that men can be allies in the fight against discrimination and inequality. 3. Role Models for Future Generations Having men actively support and participate in IWD sets a positive example for the younger generation. Boys and young men can see that advocating for gender equality is a commendable and important endeavor, which can inspire them to continue this work in the future. 4. Addressing Male Privilege Men often hold positions of power and influence in many sectors. By engaging these men in IWD, we can encourage them to use their privilege to support policies and practices that promote gender equality. This can lead to more significant and systemic changes within organizations and society at large. 5. Creating Inclusive Workplaces Involving men in conversations about gender equality can lead to more inclusive workplaces. Men who understand and support gender equality are more likely to advocate for policies that benefit everyone, such as parental leave, flexible working hours, and equal pay. 6. Combating Gender-Based Violence Men have a critical role to play in combating gender-based violence. By participating in IWD, men can learn about the impact of violence against women and be part of the solution by challenging harmful behaviors and supporting victims. 7. Building Stronger Communities Communities thrive when all members have equal opportunities and rights. Men and women working together towards gender equality can create stronger, more resilient communities where everyone can contribute and succeed. Let me know what you think about this.

This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the workforce and beyond, especially those from marginalized communities, including Black/POC women and disabled individuals! Women face unique challenges, from gender-based violence to lack of education, and it's important to support organizations that fight for their rights. Here's how we can help make a difference: 💵Support Women-Owned Businesses: Buy from businesses run by girls and women and yes, buying Girl Scouts of the USA cookies counts (I hope)! 🎤Stand Up for Equality: Speak out against violence and support groups like UN Women. 👩🏽🏫Help with Education: Give to groups that help women and girls learn, like Malala Fund and Girls Who Code. 🦻🏾Listen to Marginalized Voices: Follow and help groups that lift up Black/POC and disabled communities, like BLACK GIRLS ROCK! , NAACP and Special Olympics. 👯Be a True Ally: Join movements like HeForShe and Disability:IN to make sure everyone gets fair treatment. Let's work together for a world where everyone, no matter their gender or background, gets a fair shot. Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2024 #WomenEmpowerment #EqualRights

Happy International Women’s Day to every female from the littlest humans to those pioneers whom have led the way - you are powerful! You are enough and you are worthy! Never let anyone box you in! Today we wrap up the final working day of WIC Week with our local chapter NAWIC Columbus. The events this week were amazing and was by far the best attendance at events yet! Yesterday afternoon into the evening we hosted a SOLD OUT panelist discussion. There were lots of laughs trickled in with the reality of barriers women face in the construction industry. I wanted to share just a few key things that I felt were powerful: 1) Tradeswomen being thankful for a separate bathroom and the ability to wash their hands while on site. 2) A female business owner and company founder being asked if her Daddy or Granddaddy started HER company. 3) Females required to work longer hours to prove their worth in the industry. 4) Females being told they should wear something to blend in and not stand out in a meeting. (Meanwhile, I’m wearing a bold print and hot pink pants 😉). 5) Females feeling unworthy of compensation and afraid to ask for a raise. - If you aren’t respected for your work ethic and you are unhappy, it’s NEVER too late to move on. I did it at 40yrs old and I’m so glad I did! 6) Children being genderized from a young age as it relates to future careers - girls CAN be a tradeswoman and boys CAN work in nursing. Careers are NOT gender specific. My friends WE are worthy. We are NOT lesser human beings because of the gender we were born as. Find allies in your male colleagues, who make you feel championed. Find companies that respect females and support your desire to grow and develop. They are out there! #wicweek2024 #nawic #womeninconstructionweek #womenempoweringwomen #womeninconstruction 🚧🦺

Happy International Women's Day! During Women's History Month and year-round, it's my honor to salute women making a difference nationwide. Traveling nationally for my own woman-owned business, I see successful women first-hand. Intelligent, talented, hard-working women are setting goals and improving their communities. Check out this article's list of women to know from each state in the U.S. While challenges like the gender pay gap continue, we have much to celebrate! #WomensHistoryMonth #entrepreneurship #IWD2024

Happy International Women's Day! During Women's History Month and year-round, it's my honor to salute women making a difference nationwide. Traveling nationally for my own woman-owned business, I see successful women first-hand. Intelligent, talented, hard-working women are setting goals and improving their communities. Check out this article's list of women to know from each state in the U.S. While challenges like the gender pay gap continue, we have much to celebrate! #WomensHistoryMonth #entrepreneurship #IWD2024

As a non-parent, it's really refreshing to see EY taking the time to consider the needs of an often ignored group in both the workplace and society. On average 25% of a workforce/team will not be parents for a variety of reasons, some of them temporary. That's a large group of people in every organisation. My experience is that we are often marginalised, not deliberately, but because the assumption is that non-parents couldn't possibly have any specific needs at work. Have you thought to ask us..? #InclusionMatters #BetterWorkingWorld

#WomensHistoryMonth is a time to reflect on the past and honor the trailblazing women before us who fought for Women's rights, shattered glass ceilings, and rebelled against the status quo. We have come a long way since Barbara Johns fought for equal education opportunities but still have a long way to go towards equality. 🚧 Our bodies are still being legislated 🚧 We are still missing from leadership roles 🚧 There is still a pay GAP 🚧 Our stories are still being pulled from the shelves At Girls For A Change, we offer solutions to the inequalities that exist. One of those solutions is our Girl Ambassador Program, which provides Black girls in Richmond the skills they need to write themselves into the future, break cycles of generational poverty, and gain confidence in their abilities. Join us as a Hiring Partner and help be a part of the solution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ImY7co

A note from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati— During the nineteenth century, race, gender, and class were the determining factors for exclusion. Women were excluded from the public sphere, without having the right to vote or the ability to hold public office. Instead, women were relegated to the home with the expectations of raising a family. So what if a woman’s will is different from the social norms of her time? Why is inclusion important today? To include is to acknowledge one’s differences, and by learning, we become more accepting. In the military, a salute is a form of respect. It is a reciprocated gesture from an officer. It is also an acknowledgement. On the cover of Guts For Glory: The Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman, we see a soldier offering a salute to the reader, as a member of society. It is through Rosetta’s character that the reader acknowledges her differences. We learn about Rosetta's determination, despite her small frame at 5-feet tall, and the fact that she was a young woman with the ability to “hold her own” and “stand her ground” with courage while supporting her family and country. We understand why Rosetta went to the extreme lengths of concealing her gender. From concept to completion, fueled by inspiration, I’m excited to finally share Guts For Glory with young readers during Women’s History Month and on International Women’s Day. Rosetta Wakeman was one of the many extraordinary women in history who had the guts to fight the fight for the inclusion of women across the globe. https://lnkd.in/gD_EASuT #internationalwomensday #inspireinclusion #inspire #womenshistory #womeninhistory #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #childrensbookshelf #booksforkids