Happy International Women's Day!

I just wanted to write a quick post about what day it is today - International Women's Day!

I think this day is very important to celebrate to recognize women as important people in our communities. Women are the driving force in the world and do 60% of the world's work. I know so many amazing women in my life that are leaders, educators, innovators, mentors and caretakers.

From the International Women's Day website:

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International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
Suffragettes campaigned for women's right to vote. The word 'Suffragette' is derived from the word "suffrage" meaning the right to vote. International Women's Day honours the work of the Suffragettes, celebrates women's success, and reminds of inequities still to be redressed. The first International Women's Day event was run in 1911. 2011 was the Global Centenary Year. Let's reinvent opportunity for all women.
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Note the google icon change for IWD

So happy International Women's Day and go thank a woman who has made a significant impact on your life!

-Jocelyne