March Seasonal Newsletter

Hey everyone, welcome back to the March edition of the newsletter!

International Women's Day is a global celebration to acknowledge the various achievements of women, despite the adversity we face everyday. March 8, the day it is celebrated, is a call to action to increase awareness and action to work towards an equitable tomorrow. IWD started 1911, but the issues discussed are still prevalent today. Join us as we celebrate women’s achievements and accomplishments this month!

Here are some activity ideas to honor International Women’s Day!

Watch documentaries on women’s rights

Documentaries are informative yet entertaining and can certainly send a message to the audience! Here is a list of documentaries on women’s rights!

• Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (Netflix)

• I Am Greta (Hulu)

• Period. End of Sentence. (Netflix)

• Saudi Women’s Driving School (HBO)

• She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (Netflix)

• Gloria: In Her Own Words (HBO)

• He Named Me Malala (Amazon Prime)

Get educated on the various issues that women and girls face around the world

There are many injustices that women and girls face everywhere in the world, and getting educated on these problems is the first step in taking action to help those without a voice speak out and make a change. Here are a few resources to give you a kick start on your research:

• Explanation on period poverty

• Information on female genital mutilation

• Research library from Malala Fund about girls’ right and access to education

• Details of the intersection of gender and climate justice

Take action!

Believe it or not, there are so many different ways you can take action towards equitable treatment of women and girls! Here are some simple ways you can help:

• Donate to organizations around the world that support women and girls

In Toronto, there are many different women's rights organizations such as Canadian Women's Foundation and Woman Act.

• Shop from women-owned and women-led businesses.

Although it sounds simple, there are actually many businesses around us founded, owned, or led by women.

Some examples include:

• 23andMe

Founded by Anne Wojcicki in 2006, 23andMe allows the average person to get a better understanding of their genetic background.

• Canva

Founded by Melanie Perkins in 2013, Canva has quickly become famous for its user-friendly interface and free-to-start features.

• CVS

Karen Lynch took over as CEO of CVS, the largest health provider in the world, in February 2021. She is moving CVS from a typical drugstore into a healthcare hub with fresh store layouts, healthcare partnerships and innovative technology.

This month, join the millions celebrating International Women’s Day and find out what the women in your lives have achieved, and the hardships they faced.

Have a great month, and see you in April!

• Ada Yao