Friday, March 8, 2024

Celebrations of the Achievements of Women to be found around the world and in Prince Rupert on International Women's Day


Today is being marked around the world as a day one of celebration of achievements by Women and a call for awareness of discrimination and to take action on gender parity.

All of it part of the global messages from coming out of International Women's Day.

The Global theme of the day one of Inspiring Inclusion around the world.

More on the global initiative can be found here.

In Canada, the Federal government has taken the lead on the day, with statements and a website of resources to explore to learn more of the day's focus.


The federal website commemorating the day can be explored here

In British Columbia, Premier David Edby opened this Friday with the government's message for the day.


The full provincial statement for the day can be reviewed here

Locally, the City of Prince Rupert has paid tribute to the women of the region as part of their message for the day.



In the community, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Northern Savings and Coast Mountain College were among those. who have made note of the day of celebration and calls for action.




As we hear of more organizations and groups observing of this International Women's Day, we'll add those commemorations to our archive above.

More Notes on community themes can be reviewed here


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