Celebrating International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2014

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. ” – Margaret Mead

In the United States, women have been fighting for equality for years, in order to gain the right to vote, to receive equal pay, to be heard and respected in the workplace and to hold the same jobs as their male counterparts. Many women around the world face the denial of basic rights such as being able to go to school, work, own property, have a bank account, and access to healthcare. On March 8th, we will bring these issues to light while celebrating the advancements and achievements of women during the observance of International Women’s Day. My question is why just one day? How do we build women back into ‘his’tory and tell our stories every day? How do we support women in the workplace?

I don’t know all of the answers but I believe the first step is awareness and education. This video does an amazing job of telling the history and successes of women. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaf_X9qSeVY

What can you do to celebrate International Women’s Day in Cincinnati?  Here are a few ideas!

Women’s Connection  Open House & Art Expo – featuring local women artists
4042 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45205
Friday, March 7th
6-8 pm
Free!

Cincy World Cinema  Two thought provoking films by women directors that examine universal issues
The World Before Her by Director Nisha Pahuja at 4:00 pm
Le Bonheur D’Elza by Director Mariette Monpierre at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 8th
Advance Tix $10 each film, $16 for both

Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir  Beyond Borders: Stories of Courage, Songs of Hope

Mt. Washington Presbyterian
6474 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230
Saturday, March 8th
7:30 pm
Adults $18/Children $12

Resources  Check out all of the powerful resources below for the professional working woman and the international organizations working towards the advancement of women in society.

Professional Women

International Organizations

WEConnect Europe

Half the Sky Movement

Nobel Women’s Initiative

Kiva – donate $25 to support a Woman’s micro-loan!

This is just a small list of resources, that we would love to grow. Please share with us any additional resources you know of or follow!