Marching into march with gratitude

Buy from women who own businesses, cheer your fellow women on, be kind to one another and be a positive reflection and example to the sisterhood. [iStockphoto]

March 8 is a special day for all women. Serving an important purpose, it forces us to have the uncomfortable conversations about gender inequality and the achievements women have made since the day was set aside in 1911 when more than a million people in different countries, championed by women, rallied to claim their right to work and vote. 

Fast forward to 2022, much has changed. Despite the discrimination and challenges women still face, a lot has been done to improve women’s rights and there is so much to be grateful for. We are going to school, we are occupying top seats in government and corporate, we can choose to hold onto marriage in pursuit of our dreams and so much more than women pre-1900 could only dream of.