International Women’s Day is a date marked to celebrate women and their achievements, to honor women in their contribution towards building up society, and to show the world that equality is important. Social media plays a big part in this by giving young adults a platform to voice their opinion about social issues and brainstorm ways to remove social evils. On International Women’s Day, many take to Social Media to convey messages of support to women everywhere.
Twitter, which is famous for breaking news to the world within minutes, has come up with a wonderful hashtag #IWD2016 for the event of the International Women’s Day 2016. This tag is curating all posts related to Women’s Day under one banner. Many other websites and brands have taken to Twitter and Instagram to uphold the ideals of gender equality, social injustices, and individual contributions.
It's TIME to make Gender Equality a reality!
This #IWD2016 TAKE ACTION for Girls & Women with @TheGlobalGoals!https://t.co/JtoNU9q0VP
— The Global Goals (@TheGlobalGoals) March 6, 2016
The Global Goals have taken up a very sensitive issue – gender equality. Men and women together constitute mankind and they should be given equal rights. Gender Inequality is a major social injustice, with certain jobs exclusively designed for men as well as unequal wages for men and women of the same job. These are just a few issues that span from gender inequality.
Better maternal health care saves lives! Tuesday is #IWD2016! https://t.co/1wlj9HpYjP #Planet5050 via @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/RB6vMnssC7
— United Nations (@UN) March 7, 2016
United Nations has directed it’s attention towards healthcare of women during pregnancy. This is an issue which is often overshadowed but deserves attention. Maternal healthcare is a major issue in contemporary times especially in conflict prone areas, with refugee crisis, water shortages, and sanitation issues. Maternal health needs to be more carefully monitored because if a mother is healthy then the children, who are the future of the world, have a better chance at being healthy too.
Not everything is 'man' made. Let's start encouraging young women to #MakeWhatsNext https://t.co/s16KzUco1P #IWD2016https://t.co/0qvE1HYEj6
— Microsoft Australia (@MicrosoftAU) March 7, 2016
Microsoft Australia has tweeted about woman empowerment in a different way. The very tagline which shows not everything is ‘man’ made, urges women to take a step forward and indulge themselves into ‘women’ made things.
UNWomen put up some photographs on Instagram depicting women marches, charitable causes, and various other women centric issues worldwide.
P&G renowned brand celebrates womanhood in the following video. It breaks all stereotypes, promotes confidence, and shows that the world believes in the power of women.
We celebrate and support women & girls—today, and every day. #IWD2016https://t.co/oX4mDYDUNp
— Procter & Gamble (@ProcterGamble) March 7, 2016
UNESCO salutes that every woman has a unique story to tell. Their hashtag #SheIsInspiration is truly motivating. It shows that woman are able to achieve anything if they believe in themselves.
Which woman inspires you? Share her photo & story on @Instagram w/ #SheIsInspiration. v @WorldBank #IWD2016 pic.twitter.com/J1SkIjBQYd
— UNESCO ?? #Education #Sciences #Culture ?? (@UNESCO) March 7, 2016
Alima in #Mozambique teaches people about HIV/AIDS through song https://t.co/98sgq8tncA #Sheisinspiration #IWD2016 pic.twitter.com/d2L9CTDxRM
— International Fund for Agricultural Development (@IFAD) March 7, 2016
Of course, on Women’s Day, feminism is very important. Feminism is more than just an idea, and while it may just be a word, the scope of it is enormous. It is important to note that feminism encompasses more than just women, it is just as important for men to be feminists too. Thus, International Women’s Day is incomplete without the other side of the coin – men. Their attitude towards women, their respect, and their sensitivity towards women-centric issues help to eliminate social evils against women and make the world a more fair place for everyone.
Excited to be joining @EmWatson and @UN_Women for launch event of #HeForShe #ArtsWeek on March 8 #IWD2016 pic.twitter.com/0clC8eoySF
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) March 7, 2016
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