International womens day 2019 celebrating the sheroes of our time
International Women's Day 2019 was celebrated on March 8, 2019, with the theme "Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change". The day aimed to recognize the achievements and contributions of women from around the world, as well as to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles and challenges faced by women globally.
The theme "Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change" emphasized the importance of equality, innovation, and smart solutions to achieve a more gender-balanced and inclusive world. The day was marked by various events, campaigns, and initiatives that aimed to promote gender equality, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the achievements of women.
Some of the notable sheroes of our time who were celebrated on International Women's Day 2019 include:
- Malala Yousafzai: The Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012.
- Greta Thunberg: The Swedish environmental activist who has been leading the global climate strike movement, demanding immediate action from world leaders to address climate change.
- Nadia Murad: The Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who survived sexual slavery and has been advocating for the rights of Yazidi women and girls.
- Rosa Parks: The American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white person, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Frida Kahlo: The Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and her depiction of the human experience, who was a symbol of female empowerment and resilience.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The American Supreme Court Justice who has been a champion of women's rights and gender equality throughout her career.
- Tarana Burke: The American civil rights activist who founded the #MeToo movement, which has become a global phenomenon to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault.
- Jacinda Ardern: The Prime Minister of New Zealand who has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has implemented policies to address gender inequality in her country.
- Maryam Mirzakhani: The Iranian mathematician who was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics".
- Wangari Maathai: The Kenyan environmentalist and politician who was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, for her work in promoting sustainable development and women's rights.
These sheroes, along with many others, have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have inspired countless women and girls around the world to strive for equality, justice, and empowerment.