International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. IWD is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women's achievements, educate and awareness raise for women's equality and call for positive change advancing women.
International Women's Day 2024 campaign theme is "Inspire Inclusion". For International Women's Day 2024 and beyond, let's Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. The aim of the IWD 2024 #InspireInclusion campaign is to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.
Why is International women's Day Purple? Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice, dignity and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolizes hope and white represents purity.
Wednesday 6th March - Wellbeing On Wednesday (WOW) - International Women's Day
As part of Barnsley Foundation Trust WOW event the Trust has arranged a webinar as part of celebrating International Women's Day. Working as an Equality Lead in the voluntary sector, alongside being an executive coach and mentor, Pam Daniel from Voluntary Action Sheffield will be giving a talk about inspiring Inclusion (this years theme). She is keen to bring her 15 years of experience to help facilitate change in areas of inequalities for our communities and individual lives. With a particular passion to inspire others to improve and live their best lives. This International Women’s day, the theme of Inspire inclusion particularly resonates.
Thursday 7th March (12-1pm) - The Importance of Ethnicity in Menopause - CLICK HERE TO SEE RECORDING
The average age of menopause in the UK is 51, in women of colour it is earlier. The overall impact on physical and mental health starts during perimenopause and can continue for years. Evidence shows there are health inequalities that face women of colour disproportionately. These span from poor awareness, to lack of education and evidence of failure to provide treatment. We know women from lower socioeconomic groups (which have higher BAME population) are around 30% less likely to be prescribed HRT than those from more affluent areas and in this session we explore why this may be using the evidence we have. The session was delivered by Dr Radhika Vohra includes case studies, explanation and completes with signposts to information sources and management tips.
Friday 8th March (8.30am-12pm) - Primary Care & Voluntary Sector Women’s Networking Event
An opportunity to network with colleagues across primary care and the voluntary sector in South Yorkshire. We heard inspirational stories from local women’s leaders about their journey, barriers they have overcome and lessons they have learnt. The event was also an opportunity to learn about the menopause champion and advocate training courses we have on offer and the importance of menopause awareness for all staff in the workplace.
Barnsley Council hosted a Menopause Café on 8th March and invited Anna Hartley who was recently appointed as Executive Director for the Public Health and Communities Director which includes the 0-19 nursing service as well as adult social care. Anna spoke about being a female senior leader and her own menopause experience. To register book via POD and search for menopause.
Launch of the ‘Your Wellbeing Journey’ ‘Test of Change' Charles Andrew @ the Sheffield City Council will be launching this 3 week programme which comprises of 15-30 people. It will be fun, interesting and explorative. For further information contact Charles on Charles.Andrew@sheffield.gov.uk
Monday 11th March (12pm-5pm) - Aspiring Senior Women's Network event
We have launched our 1st Aspiring Women's Leadership network event and plan to continue to focus on established and aspiring women leaders that work across South Yorkshire health and care organisations. This event brought together inspiring women from across our organisations to share their stories and provide some insight and advice for career progression. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.
