This Sunday, March 8th, is
International Women's Day. Since 1911, March 8th has been
celebrated around the world as International Women's Day. This year's
theme is “Give To Gain” focusing on the power of reciprocity:
When individuals, organizations, and communities invest in women,
opportunities expand, systems strengthen and societies thrive.
“Giving is not a loss – it is intentional multiplication,”
explains FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and
Obstetrics), “When women have access to health and rights, the
benefits extend far beyond individuals, families are healthier, health
systems are stronger, economies grow
and societies become more just and
sustainable.”
In Greensboro, you can celebrate
International Women's Day by attending local events.
On Friday, March 6th, Bennett College will celebrate International Women’s Day with an ACES program featuring keynote speaker Alexious Butler, a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer with the United States Agency for International Developmentand current Distinguished Professor of Practice at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. The program will also feature Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Hajar Barmoussa and Snothando Ngcobo. More details can be found here: https://www.bennett.edu/news/bennett-college-welcomes-alexious-butler/
On Sunday, March 8th, Pig Pounder Brewery, at 1107 Grecade Street, will be hosting an all-day event starting at 11am with a free Pop-Up Workout Class with Pure Barre from 11am-2pm (sign up for the class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-pure-barre-class-at-pig-pounder-brewery-tickets-1983463417475 ). Kei’s Kuisine Food Truck will be stationed outside starting at noon, and Susanna Macfarlane will be providing live music from 12:30 to 3:30. For details on the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216202320629754/
To learn more about International Women's Day, go to: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Image Credit: Pure Barre/Pig Pounder Brewery
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