Embrace Equity by taking part in IWD campaign

(NC) The theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is based around gender equity.

Although women are now able to achieve careers in traditionally male occupations, such as firefighting, policing and engineering, they are all too often harassed, assaulted and denied promotions.

Globally, IWD 2023 is shining a light on gender equality. As the messaging on their website states:

Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have.

A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA.

We can all truly embrace equity.

It’s not just something we say. It’s not just something we write about.

It’s something we need to think about, know, and embrace.

It’s what we believe in, unconditionally. Equity means creating an inclusive world.

Each one of us can actively support and embrace equity within our own sphere of influence.

We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion.

Everyone everywhere can play a part.

Collectively, we can all forge positive change.

Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there. Through the process of equity, we can reach equality.

Don’t just say it. Think it. Be it. Do it. Value it. Truly embrace it.

Together we can work collectively to impact positive change.

Together we can all help forge an equal world.

Let’s all embrace equity today, and always.

Show the world your huge embrace. Strike the IWD #EmbraceEquity pose to show solidarity. Share your #EmbraceEquity image, video, resources, presentation, and articles across social media using #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity to encourage others to help forge an inclusive world.

Individuals and organizations are also invited to send #EmbraceEquity images to the International Women’s Day website at www.internationalwomensday.com.

IWD will be sharing some of the best images from around the world in the lead up to International Women’s Day on March 8.

So strike the IWD #EmbraceEquity pose by embracing yourself to show your commitment to smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination.

Image submissions may be photographs or illustrations of individual or group compositions striking the #EmbraceEquity pose.