Tomorrow is International Women's Day.
We should take some time out tomorrow to toast our "sisters" that came before us and ensured that we were able to do what we want, when we want, so that we will never WANT.
In North America, women have been empowered, we want that for our sister's around the world as well.
Read more about gender inequality here: Gender Inequality
Where your white band tomorrow for all women.
"The fight against poverty requires justice and equality for women. Around the world, women and girls are more likely to face violence, have fewer rights and receive less education than men.
And because women are often denied fair compensation for their work, poverty rates among women are much higher.
Gender equality is a key part of making poverty history. Policies that promote the health, education and rights of women make huge contributions towards alleviating poverty. Any serious attempt to eradicate poverty must work towards gender equality....
...Take action online
Our friends at Oxfam Canada have a petition to the Prime Minister calling for him to support gender equality and an end to violence against women. Sign the Oxfam petition here"
Quoted from www.makepovertyhistory.ca
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