Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women and reflect on challenges.
Pamela Cross, a feminist lawyer and women’s advocate says it’s also a day to ask yourself who you can affect violence against women in your community.
Women’s Rights Advocate Erin Lee, who testified at the Inquest to End Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario, says this year’s them is Inspire Inclusion which underscores the role inclusion plays in acheiving gender equality.
International women’s day calls for action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected.
The day is also meant to salute women’s achievements and is marked in countries around the world.
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