International Women’s Day (IWD) is marked annually on March 8 and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Read more about IWD here.
The theme of IWD 2023 is Embrace Equity and seeks to forge worldwide understanding about why equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have and a focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA.
At ITPEnergised we wholeheartedly embrace equity and celebrate the enthusiasm, commitment and fantastic work the women of ITPEnergised do and thank them for their contributions towards a sustainable world and for inspiring future generations to build a net zero future.
About International Women’s Day
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.
The day 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. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere.
For IWD 2023, the global campaign theme is Embrace Equity. The campaign aims to encourage important conversations on Why equal opportunities aren’t enough and Why equal isn’t always fair. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion. Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all embrace equity. And to truly embrace equity, means to deeply believe, value, and seek out difference as a necessary and positive element of life. To embrace equity means to understand the journey required to achieve women’s equality.
