Each year on International Women's Day, I pause to celebrate the voices of all women around the globe! It is a small tribute to women from all walks of life who are visible, positive forces in their family's life. Of course, the courageous women of Ukraine come to mind this year as they strive to thrive with their families during a horrific time of their lives.
This year, the International Women's Day theme, Break The Bias, is one that asks us to reflect and act in whatever way we can. The following graphic is highlighted on Twitter as a global tribute to all who understand what it means to break the bias that holds society back and also to those who seek enlightenment on the subject.
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As citizens of the world,
May we pause to ponder
What a truly gender equal world
Looks and feels like.
Not just in patches of areas we live in
But throughout the world.
Not just in some places of work
But throughout the world.
It should start in classrooms
Free of bias and discrimination,
Where differences are valued-
All voices honored.
It should rise across the skies
bringing light to a century plus
of struggle for women's rights.
Listen to the voices of the past,
and the champions of the present.
There is a strong call to action.
Recognize the human in humanity!
Stand Up!
Press on!
RISE!
©CV, International Women's Day 2022
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Poetry is the song that rises. Please listen to the short video of young poet and activitist, Amanda Gorman, whose strong voice cries out for change that is needed.
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As Serena Williams said,
"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another.
We're strongest when we cheer each other on."
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I celebrate every strong educator's voice on Two Writing Teachers and cheer them on.
Each slice of life shares a single story in a meeting place for a world of reflective writers who believe in each other.
