International Women's Day, on March 8th, is about celebrating how far we have come with gender equality, recognizing the amazing achievements of women, and forging a path of equality ahead. Women have come so far in this world compared to yesteryear. Still, there is no country on earth where there is full gender equality.
This year's theme is #InspireInclusion. It came to the attention of so many people around the world how much inequality still exists. In 2024, your challenge is to focus on gender equity as a need to be part of every society's DNA. According to the International Women's Day website: "A challenged world is an alert world."
Want to know how to get involved?Here are 5 ideas from the International Women's Day organizers: |
1. Join #InspireInclusion
Take a selfie and raise your hand showing solidarity in the #InspireInclusion theme. Share on social media that you are ready to call out any gender bias or inequality you see. When we know better, we do better. Sharing this message helps spread it around the community and brings it to others' attention.
 Zulema Gomez is the publisher of Macaroni Kid San Marcos-Vista, Calif. |
2. Find an event near you
There are plenty of events being celebrated globally for International Women's Day.
3. Donate to a women-focused charity
Fundraise for female-focused charities like those listed here. These groups have accepted the challenge to stand up against bias and gender inequality.
4. Read books with your children
There are so many excellent children's books about women out there to read with your children. Read to your sons about impactful women, not just to your daughters. Here are some great book suggestions:
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World which introduces your little child to trailblazing women.
Women Who Dared which showcases 52 stories about fearless and adventurous women
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
and
Girls Can! showcasing stories about women who dreamed, believed and achieved!
There are many more great young adult books with strong female characters. We love this list from Penguin Teen. (Ages 13 and up)
5. Celebrate an important woman in your life
Pick a special woman in your, or your child's, life to celebrate, such as a teacher, grandparent, or neighbor. Do something special for her such as sending a card or a video message, buying her flowers, or anything that you think would make her feel special. Make sure you tell her why she was selected!
Macaroni Kid was founded by a woman and fully supports women's rights and gender equality.
We stand together to call out gender bias and inequality. We invite you to join us and take the pledge.
Helen Partlow is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Greater Port Jefferson in New York
This month is also Women's History Month!
Read our article on Honoring Women This Month
Be sure to tell local businesses and events you found them
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and make sure to tell all your friends!
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