Happy International Women's Day!
International Women's Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century. The first March 8 IWD gathering was supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Today, IWD is not country, group or organisation specific. International Women's Day belongs to everyone, everywhere.
International Women's Day is a moment in time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women around the world.
However, it's also a moment to reflect on the work that remains to be done. Urgent action is needed in NZ and around the world to achieve gender parity. Gender inequality undermines everyone's mental health. Safe and equal homes, workplaces and communities benefit us all.
Consider taking this pledge to help women and girls around the world: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/Pledge
When we support a woman to bring about positive change in her life, we bring change to a community.
Arohanui.
Contact me: Lorraine Dodd: Counsellor in Howick, Auckland 0221 874 057, through the contact section http://lorrainedodd.wix.com/lorraine-dodd by email nurturinghope@gmail.com or Private Message me through Facebook
