{"id":106357,"date":"2021-03-08T11:25:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T09:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=106357"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:17","slug":"international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women\u2019s Day 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
International Women\u2019s Day (IWD<\/strong>) has always had a dual function: to challenge injustice and gender inequality on the one hand, and on the other, to celebrate the achievements and successes of women the world over. The date to mark in your calendar is 8 March. Each year the event has a different theme and this year, International Women\u2019s Day 2021<\/strong> has the theme Choose To Challenge.<\/p>\n In this IVI blog article, we take a look at the aims of the movement, the history and development of the event over the years and how it is celebrated in different countries. We also aim to make our own contribution to raising awareness and above all to join the worldwide celebration of women. Some are internationally famous heroines, some are the unsung but nevertheless heroic people who may only make their mark on the world through their work, their families and through the people who love them.<\/p>\n International Women\u2019s Day has an overarching objective to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women across the social, cultural, political and economic spheres. This naturally includes a drive towards achieving more gender equality in all walks of working and social life. In particular, the idea is to:<\/p>\n In addition to its general aims, the theme for International Women\u2019s Day 2021<\/strong> is Choose to Challenge. <\/a>This is open to any kind of interpretation or supportive action, and aims simply to raise individual awareness and alertness to the inequalities that can manifest themselves in day-to-day life. As examples of personal awareness raising, IWD <\/strong>suggests:<\/p>\n The genesis of what has become International Women\u2019s Day was over 100 years ago. In its early manifestations, it was more about campaigning for fairness, and over the years the ambition and scope has expanded to include celebration of women\u2019s achievements. Here are some of the landmark dates in the history of IWD<\/strong>:<\/p>\n There is no agreed standard or mandate about how the day should be celebrated. Countries and individuals are free to observe the occasion in whichever way they choose. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n For us at IVI, International Women\u2019s Day 2021<\/strong> is a great opportunity to celebrate so many of our patients for their refusal to give up on their dreams. We honour them for their determination, faith and persistence, and their willingness to Choose To Challenge their fertility problems. Here are some of the messages<\/a> from the people who, for us, are the real heroines and heroes of this special day:<\/p>\n In these unusual times, we\u2019re happy to say that, within the regulatory framework of each country where we have clinics, we are still open. Our clinics operate with all the appropriate security protocols to protect our patients and our employees.<\/p>\n Happy International Women\u2019s Day! If you are Choosing to Challenge infertility, you can get in touch with us through our online contact form<\/a> and remember, never give up on your dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"International Women\u2019s Day (IWD) has always had a dual function: to challenge injustice and gender inequality on the one hand, and on the other, to celebrate the achievements and successes of women the world over. The date to mark in your calendar is 8 March. Each year the event has a different theme and this… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":106363,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[167,151],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is the aim of International Women\u2019s Day 2021?<\/h2>\n
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How did it all start out?<\/h2>\n
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How do we celebrate International Women\u2019s Day?<\/h2>\n
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How does IVI mark International Women\u2019s Day?<\/h2>\n
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Contact us at IVI<\/h2>\n