International Women’s Day: Five Ideas To Celebrate And Support Women In Your Life
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8 every year, is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’.
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8 every year, is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’.
Celebrating women across the globe
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The United Nations commemorates the International Women’s Day on March 8 since its first observance in 1977 to raise awareness about women’s issues, gender biases and rights. This year’s theme is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”.
Here are five ways to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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Gift Financial Knowledge: While gifts are a beautiful way to show appreciation and celebrate, consider giving a personalised gift. It could be a healthcare membership, a health policy, gold bonds, an estate planning gift card, or a mutual fund investment. There are myriad ways to make women in your family feel special and financially secure. However, the best gift you can give is knowledge. Introduce them to financial resources and encourage them to be financially independent so they can make their own decisions.
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Donate For Women’s Welfare: Consider donating money to organisations working for women’s empowerment or volunteering your time. Even small contributions, whether money or time, can significantly impact their lives and help build a better future for women in need. Like a systematic investment plan (SIP), consistent efforts can create a solid foundation for positive change over a long period.
Celebrate Accomplishments Of Women In Your Life: Take a moment to acknowledge the achievements of the women in your life. Celebrating their professional and personal successes and recognising their contributions could be one of the ways to boost their confidence.
Amplify The Voice And Efforts Of Women: Whether it is your mother, sister, wife, daughter, friend, or someone else, acknowledge their contributions to your life and make them feel special. Instead of just forwarding a message, amplify their voices by sharing their stories and perspectives within the family and beyond. Let them know they are heard and appreciated.
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Spend Quality Time With Them: This International Women’s Day, give the women in your life the gift of time. Make sure to spend quality time with them. Communicate, open a dialogue, discuss their issues, learn their perspective, and find ways to support them.
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