Tomorrow marks International Women’s Day, a time when women across the globe will participate in various forms of social protest. The organizers of the Women’s March are promoting “A Day Without A Woman,” urging those who can to refrain from both paid and unpaid work. This initiative is in solidarity with the International Women’s Strike, which has garnered support from over 50 countries.
If you’re unable to take a day off, consider halting your spending, except when supporting independent, women-owned businesses. Wearing red is another way to show solidarity. The goal of the strike on March 8 is not solely to depict a world without women but to foster a message of unity among women everywhere.
One of the most powerful moments from the Women’s March back in January was witnessing men, women, and children come together in solidarity. This collective action sends a strong message, not just to those in power attempting to undermine our rights but also to each other, affirming that we stand together. The strength of many taking action—regardless of the scale—can make a profound statement.
Everyone can contribute to tomorrow’s efforts by donning red in support. Employers can grant their female employees the day off, and men can take on more responsibilities at home. As highlighted on the Women’s March website, “When millions of us stood together in January, we recognized that our army of love outnumbers that of fear, greed, and hatred. Let’s come together again to declare that women’s rights are human rights, irrespective of a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sexual identity, gender expression, economic status, age, or disability.”
If you’re interested in local events, the International Women’s Strike website lists activities happening on March 8 across various cities, including:
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Lansing, Michigan
- New York City, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Santa Cruz, California
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Washington, D.C.
- Berkeley, California
- Carbondale, Illinois
- Albany, New York
- Geneva, New York
- San Francisco, California
- Lawrence, Kansas
- San Jose, California
- Portland, Oregon
- Ithaca, New York
- Richmond, Virginia
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Weston, West Virginia
- New Brunswick, New Jersey (Rutgers)
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Los Angeles, California
- Gainesville, Florida
This article originally appeared on March 7, 2017.
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Summary
Tomorrow, on International Women’s Day, women around the world will participate in “A Day Without A Woman” to show solidarity and advocate for women’s rights. Whether you can join the strike or support women-owned businesses, every action counts in fostering unity and sending a strong message about the importance of women in society.