International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
I support what this day is about. Women having security, opportunity, equity and equality. Thanks to the women in my life for their influence and care. Here’s to the women of the world.
Religious head coverings such as a hijab or yarmulke are worn out of love and devotion. In some countries, religious laws require women to wear hijabs and it shouldn’t be like that. It should be an option and would have more meaning if free will was the case.
In Iran, a twenty-two-year-old woman was beaten for shedding her hijab and later died. That is a horrible tragedy and now the women of Iran are protesting. I support those women who are standing up for themselves there.
Right now it’s hard to be a woman because religious zealots desire to control their lives. They also face abuse and violence. Women deserve better, they deserve respect, and they deserve freedom to choose in a myriad of ways.
Let freedom ring for our mothers, sisters, wives, cousins, friends, and others. It’s the 21st century after all or so we thought.
Today is International Women’s Day where the accomplishments and contributions of Women are highlighted. I support this effort and also think Women should be celebrated every day. This year’s theme is “Break The Bias” which is a good thing to ponder and practice.
Here’s to all women everywhere. I appreciate you.
Women are smart enough to decide.
To every woman on this day may you be seen and heard. May your struggles and burdens be shared. May your love, spirit, and light be felt all around and be an inspiration. Without women of all types, the world is not the same. Let your labor and contributions be compensated fairly and equally. Keep shattering glass ceilings of all types. It’s your world too. I salute you all today good people.
(Note: To the Transgender women out there you are a part of this in how you live your truth).
I love seeing women shatter glass ceilings. It is the 21st century but most of those ceilings should have been shattered in the previous century. From politics to sports to entertainment to business to religion, women should take the lead in many things. This man isn’t threatened by the advancements of women, the world needs more representation in all areas of life. Sisters do it for yourselves and for the world.
The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality.
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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