Happy International Women's Day!

Happy 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 2017 IWD Campaign theme is: #BeBoldForChange. We are asking you to #BeBoldForChange. Be courageous and speak up for change. Call on the masses or call on yourself to help forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. We are almost there! 

Last year, we supported the #PledgeForParity Campaign and contributed to help women and girls achieve their ambitions. This year let's come together and #BeBoldForChange by taking groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women. 

Let's also recognize women's achievements. Celebrate and recognize the women in your life today and beyond! 

Happy International Women's Day! 
 #BeBoldForChange
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@mstariah

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