Equality cannot wait. Gender equity cannot wait. Time to break the barriers, break the bias.
Each year on March 8, the world celebrates the achievements of women through International Women’s Day, and there’s a lot going on in Asia. Kickstart the celebrations by getting to know some inspiring ladies who are leading players in their fields, or be an inspiration yourself by volunteering at charities and social enterprises that resonate with you. Get on board with these fun and meaningful International Women’s Day events and campaigns :
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(INDIA) Promoting Girls Education and Health Fundraising Campaign by Sahas Foundation
What: Sahas Foundation is kickstarting a fundraising campaign to support girls education starting today till 8th March. In village Khushipura, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh ; girls drop out at the age of 12-13 years and pushed into early marriage leading them to have children at the age when they must be living their dreams. SAHAS Foundation is deeply committed to change this pattern and try very best to ensure that every girl completes 12 years of education.
Moreover, women’s poor reproductive health is a urgent concern in the village as well where they are facing diseases related to periods, lack of awareness on contraception with no healthcare support within 10 kms of the village. So, we are organizing a reproductive health awareness camp this women’s day on 5th March; followed by a sports competition on 6th March.
If you are someone who believes in the gender work we do or someone who would like to support this campaign that is towards gender equality, please support through donations.
When: 21st Feb – 6th March 2022
(Online) Gender Parity In Asia : The Moment Of Truth By WOMAG
What: Join WOMAG for their March Coffee Catch-Up (Wednesday, 9 March, 9:30 – 10:15 GMT+8) as we speak with April Swando Hu, Co-Founder and Director of NINEby9 – a multi-year initiative, launched in Singapore in 2021, focused on driving gender equality within organisations across Asia by 2030.
During the session, we will learn about NINEby9’s first research study that reveals women’s experience of gender equality in Asia and an actionable framework for sustainable impact. The study will (1) help individuals and organizations define what gender parity means to them, (2) track progress over next 9 years to identify trends, gaps and recommendations to achieve gender party, and (3) provide an actionable framework to enable sustainable impact across the region.
(online) Business Fights Poverty : Gender Summit
What: Timed with International Women’s Day on 8 March, and tying in with its theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, the Gender Summit will explore issues of climate justice and economic opportunity from a gender perspective.
Join Business Fights Poverty online to hear the latest thinking from the world’s leading practitioners and experts, and take back practical insights and new relationships into your organisation so that you can scale up your impact.
When: 8 – 9th March 2022
(SINGAPORE) Women in The Workplace : Equity to Equality ?
What: Daughters Of Tomorrow is happy to host an in-person roundtable on Women in the Workplace: Equity or Equality? and we would like to invite you to join us! Come join us for riveting conversations on the challenges faced by low-income women and mothers. We will be exploring different perspectives and engaging in open discussions.
Taking place from the 11th to 13th of March 2022 at the Common Ground Civic Centre, each day of the roundtable will include a morning panel focusing on one of three themes and an afternoon workshop activity. Panelists will include academics, community workers, non-profits, beneficiaries and employer partners.
When: 11th – 13th March 2022
Where: Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, Common Ground Civic Centre, Singapore 469659
(ONLINE) Act for Gender and Climate Justice By SafeCity App
What: Act for Gender and Climate Justice will highlight the challenges faced by women in India during the ongoing pandemic. Through the practical work of the speakers, they will highlight grassroots initiatives tackling violence against women, livelihoods, food scarcity, environmental pollution and economic empowerment.
The solutions range from women and artisan collectives, use of technology to map and address gender-based violence, community-led initiatives on environmental justice and empowering rural women, especially farmers to reclaim their agency.
Join The Safe City Virtual Parallel Event at the NGO CSW66 Forum on 17th March 2022 at 8 am Eastern Time (5:30 pm India time / 8 pm SG time / 7 pm JKT time)
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When: 17th March 2022 at 8 am Eastern Time (5:30 pm India time / 8 pm SG time / 7 pm JKT time)
(SINGAPORE) Pay It Forward With Trip.Com
What : Trip.com has partnered with Mount Faber Leisure Group, a leading lifestyle and leisure operator in Singapore, to provide female migrant domestic workers (MDWs) with panoramic views from the iconic Singapore Cable Car on their rest days, in association with HOME (Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics), an organization dedicated to the welfare, empowerment, and advocacy of migrant workers.
When : From now till 30 April 2022, you may purchase the Cable Car Sky Pass (Round Trip) – Mount Faber Line & Sentosa Line in support of this cause. The passes will be distributed by HOME to MDWs at the end of the campaign. Trip.com and Mount Faber Leisure Group have each pledged 100 passes to the cause.
Booking validity : Valid from March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 (local time), Valid for 1 use(s) only
How to use it :
- Choose the type and number of tickets you wish to purchase and donate to our beneficiary group.
- After donation completed, you will receive Trip.com’s confirmation email instead of actual tickets for Singapore Cable Car.
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(Singapore) Empower Migrant Domestic Workers With Free Class at Aidha
What : Aidha, a social enterprise in Singapore, celebrates International Women’s Day by empowering migrant domestic workers and low-income women with financial literacy. Throughout March, migrant domestic workers can join an array of free classes to prepare them for financial and personal success.
When : now until 31 March 2022
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