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International Women ’ s Day ( IWD ) 2023 takes place on Wednesday 8th March . It is a global day which celebrates the social , economic , cultural , and political achievements of women . The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women ’ s equality .
IWD has occurred for well over a century , with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people . Today , it belongs to all groups collectively everywhere . Each year there is a theme and this year it is Embrace
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Equity . Equity acknowledges that people do not begin life in the same place and that circumstances can make it more difficult for people to achieve the same goals . Inequity affects many people , but most commonly historically it has marginalised communities such as women , people of colour , disabled people , the economically disadvantaged , and those from the LGBTQ + community .
The goal of equity is to change systemic and structural barriers that get in the way
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of people ' s ability to thrive . IWD is needed as a platform for change more than ever . Only a few months ago , Afghanistan ’ s higher education minister announced regression , with women banned from attending university in the country . Wherever we are in the world , women with a voice need to stand up for those who are silenced . It is only through education that we can begin to build truly inclusive communities and that ’ s something worth shouting about . |
At The Business Exchange we will be embracing this year ’ s # EmbraceEquity theme with a special event to be held in Bath on International Women ’ s Day in partnership with independent chartered accountants and business advisors , Milsted Langdon . To find out more and to book your tickets follow us on Eventbrite ‘ The Business Exchange South West ’. |