How To Celebrate International Women's Day 🩷

8 Mindful Ideas to Honour Women 🩷 

Celebrating International Women’s Day mindfully is about honouring women's achievements, and promoting gender equality in big and small ways. 

1. Appreciate the women in your life

Take the time to acknowledge the women in your life, express gratitude to those who have made a positive impact in your life. This could be through a heartfelt message, or even just spending time with them. 

2. Host a film screening or discussion group

Choose films or documentaries that highlight women's issues or celebrate women's achievements. Follow it with a discussion to reflect on the themes and learnings.

Hidden Figures: Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with racial and gender discrimination at work.

3. Fundraise or donate to a women-focused charity

Support organisations that are working toward women's rights, education, health, and empowerment.

• Care International: https://www.careinternational.org.uk/ 
• Girls Not Brides: https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/ 
• Dress For Success: https://dressforsuccess.org/ 
• Global Fund For Women: https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/ 
• Woman Kind International: https://www.womankind.org.uk/ 
• Woman for Woman International: https://womenforwomen.org.uk/
• Women's Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ 

4. Highlight women in your industry

Use your platform, whether at work or on social media, to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in your field.

5. Read or listen to content on women's equity

Educate yourself with books, articles, podcasts, or TED Talks about the challenges women face and the strides being made toward gender equality. Bonus points if it’s created by women.

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6. Support women-owned businesses

Make a conscious effort to purchase products or services from businesses owned and operated by women. This supports the economic empowerment of women and promotes gender diversity in the business world. 

7. Share stories of inspiring women

Use your social media platforms or personal networks to share stories of women who inspire you, like historical figures, contemporary leaders, or even women from your own life.

8. Reflect on (and share) powerful Women’s Day quotes

Spend time reading quotes from influential women leaders and thinkers. Reflect on these words in the context of ongoing struggles for equality. Sharing these reflections with friends or on social media to spread awareness and inspiration. 

Over the years, International Women's Day has become a focal point in the movement for women's rights and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in different fields. It also serves as a reminder of the inequalities that still exist, and the ongoing efforts toward gender equality worldwide. So don't forget to celebrate your women this International Women's Day.