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International Women’s Day
Empowering Women
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• “Extremists have shown what frightens them most. A girl with a book.”
Malala Yousafzai
• “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.”
W E B Dubois
• “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
Michelle Obama
• “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
Mary Shelley
IN celebration of all the women in the world, cities and towns across the globe will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on Wednesday March 8.
The origin of IWD is drawn from more than one historical event and began as an acknowledgement of women’s struggle to make their workplaces better.
Created out of protest and political action, it is a symbol for all those who honour women’s struggles to improve their lives. Originally the day of remembrance symbolised the efforts to end appalling working conditions endured by women in sweatshops.
At the beginning of the 20th century, many women in industriallydeveloping countries entered the labour force taking jobs with low wages, poor working conditions and little or no chance of improvement.
Such conditions led to industrial disputes, involving both unionised and nonunionised women workers.
It was their struggle that created the global impetus for International Women’s Day.
Today, it is also seen as a day of celebration of women, of all that they do, and the accomplishments they have made.
Women and men celebrate International Women’s Day to honour those who began the struggle and those who continue to work for change and recognition of all efforts to improve the lives of women, both locally and globally.
Jayne Harris - Harris Furnishings
‘‘A woman’s touch is very important especially in this line of work, I do all of the buying and styling, a woman’s touch is powerful, we make the home work.’’
Rebecca Serwotka, Inmobiliaria Estate Agents
“We continue to live in a male dominated world and that still shows in our industry. It’s important to support women, especially as they offer a tremendous amount of dedication in whatever they turn their hands to. But most of all, women can multitask!
There is never the perfect work/home life balance. Don’t be hard on yourself and just do the best you can!
Emma Quantrill, Golden Leaves
‘‘I heard an interview with Tom Hanks some time ago, they asked him what would you have liked your younger self to have known - he said “this too shall pass,” this resonated with me as all things pass good and bad, time is your friend not the enemy - learn and grow from your experiences it will give you the drive, ambition and determination to develop your skills to become the very best in your chosen field of expertise’.’
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Caroline Smith, Grupo Platinum
‘‘All I would say is women in business are as good or better than men at times. Each person is their own world and have their own ideas and thoughts. Choose to do something you love and that inspires you. Life should be enjoyable after all.’’
• “How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants rather than to create it herself.”
Anais Nin
• “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
• “It’s okay if you fall down and lose your spark. Just make sure that when you get back up, you rise as the whole damn fire.”
Colette Warden
• “What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not.”
Rupi Kaur
• “Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights.”
Hillary Clinton
• “I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.”
Beyoncé Knowles
• “One is not born a woman, but becomes one.”
Simone de Beauvoir
FANS of fine food are in for a treat as Alicante City Council has now confirmed its fourth edition of the Gastronomic Days of Holy Week 2023 Tapa Cofrade.
The event invites you to taste cuisine made by the hand of the best chefs and restaurants in the city on Fridays during Lent.
A total of 25 restaurants will participate in the gastronomic event which is on each Friday until March 31.
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