It's been a while since we had a Bougie Cocktail Moment. But go ahead and raise them up. Today is International Women's Day.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. Women's Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1909. Two years later, more than 1 million people attended events in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland during the first International Women's Day.
During International Women's Year in 1975, IWD was given official recognition by the United Nations and was taken up by many governments. International Women's Day is marked by a national holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
This year, World leaders and international organizations are calling for more rights and opportunities for women in order to help solve many of the world's problems. The calls come as many parts of the world mark International Women's Day on Monday.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are hosting a reception at the White House Monday to mark the occasion.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Monday that peace and stability "can only be achieved with the participation of women as equal partners with men." At an event last week, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the world body's goals "stand in jeopardy" because women are still subject to poverty and discrimination.
To find out about events in your area: click here. I'm headed to a chat about the role of Women in Media & Publishing. You can rest assured, I'm going all IN. Later in the week, look for a quiz to test your knowledge on Women's History. In the meantime, raise your glass up and toast a lady today. In the comments, feel free to shout out your favorite female. For those of you interested, the cocktail recipe is embedded below. Enjoy the day!
10 comments:
Well in line iwth your Oscar post, I'll shout out Kathryn Bigelow, MoNique and Sandra Bullock for their wins.
I will shout out Michelle Obama (who can holla anytime she wants) for the great way she is representing the Black American Woman worldwide.
I'd like to shout out Candice Knezevic who mages Raise Hope for Congo, an organization fueling education and health care in the Congo Region of Africa.
Latest stats show 18.7% of all women over the age of 21 are living below the poverty line. So I will take a moment to shout out the county, city and state programs struggling ot aid and assist. If you have an opportunity to drop off food or clothing, please do it today.
I'm going to shout out Mama Perry for putting up with me, my father and my four brothers. She is a saint.
Afghan Public Health Minister Suraya Dalil is working to reduce women's mortality rates during delivery, for some reason they are very high there.
Shout to my mom for just being mom..LOL
Hello, I absolutely love your blog. I am a young woman who has decided to not date for the year 2010. In this year I am dealing with the issues that black men and women face and allow for open discussion of these issues. My whole idea is that women can't teach women about men and vice versa, so I am providing a forum for men and women to deal with these issues together.
Check out my blog @ www.theposhmiss.com. Keep up the good work and laying the groundwork for other women. Happy Woman's Day.
Be forewarned: the minute you decide not to date... all manner of tempting fabulosity crosses your path. #truth And thanks for the kind words! Good luck!
I don't have any Wonderwoman Cocktail making ingredients, but I will have a nice bottle, I mean glass, of wine, lol.
Tiffany
http://liferequiresmorechocolate.blogspot.com/
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