{"id":1126,"date":"2021-03-07T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2021-05-26T12:50:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T12:50:27","slug":"its-time-ladies-choosetochallenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/its-time-ladies-choosetochallenge\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time Ladies &#8211; #ChooseToChallenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High-five, lady! You\u2019ve accomplished so much within the last year. If it doesn\u2019t feel that way, take the time to reflect on your progress since last year this time, call for change in areas of your life where things aren\u2019t entirely satisfying, and celebrate your actions and your determination \u2013 you are extraordinary!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re honouring our women across the globe on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/womens-day\">International Women\u2019s Day<\/a>, including you. Ordinary women who played and still play a remarkable role in our country and our communities. #ChooseToChallenge the IWD\u2019s 2021 theme \u2013 \u2018Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 World\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are we celebrating?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are many opportunities and project collaborations available to get involved and make a difference &#8211; the key is to identify these moments and choose to grab the bull by the horns full-force on. A challenged world is indeed an alert world and from challenge comes change.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not referring to the corporate world alone but in your everyday life too. Help generations to come, <em>now,<\/em> in creating a gender-equal world.\u00a0 Grab that bottle of champagne, because we\u2019re already celebrating your achievements, your efforts in raising awareness and taking action!<\/p>\n<p>We honour all women in tech and innovation; we demand equality of women in sport; we want to build workplaces where women could strive; we want to educate women on health choice decisions; we want to increase the visibility of women creatives; and we want to forge women\u2019s empowerment worldwide!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get involved in International Women&#8217;s Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re all responsible for our own daily thoughts and actions. All of the above is a choice. If you choose to get involved, understand that women can collectively help create an inclusive world.<\/p>\n<p>How do you get involved? We\u2019re glad you asked! There are actually a couple of ways. First of all, <strong>take the pledge<\/strong> (men, you can participate too) \u2013 show your solidarity in choosing to challenge. Pose for a photo while raising your hand assertively and post it to social where you call out unhelpful aspects to women.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join IWD 2021 events<\/strong> by searching on Google. Don\u2019t worry; the pandemic won\u2019t dampen women\u2019s spirits in the pursuit to connect communities. You\u2019ll be surprised by the many exciting and impactful events worldwide \u2013 view them online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Champion your own campaign<\/strong> in your community, network, organisation, or group using the meaningful framework and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/Resources\">resources<\/a> to connect and amplify action. Follow the 22 steps or part of it to execute best practice such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/speeches\">useful facts and ideas<\/a> to help craft an engaging speech.<\/p>\n<p>Videos! Who doesn\u2019t love watching videos? <strong>Develop a video<\/strong> with your girlfriends, colleagues or by yourself, and submit it online for other women to see in schools, foyers, companies, shopping centres, libraries, gymnasiums, hotels and at all sorts of events. Find inspiration from other women\u2019s videos \u2013 we hope you have ample time because there\u2019s <em>a lot<\/em> to cover!<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you have a testimonial to share? <strong>Become an influencer or a speaker.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a leader, you are responsible for driving positive change, did you know that? Yes, industry champion, we\u2019re shining a light on you to challenge and forge gender equality.<\/p>\n<p>Come on ladies, let your voices be heard for decision-making in all areas of life, equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to all forms of violence against women and girls, and health-care services that respond to their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Happy International Women\u2019s Day\u2026and year!<\/p>\n<p>Proudly brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/about-sandton-central\">Sandton Central<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-five, lady! You\u2019ve accomplished so much within the last year. If it doesn\u2019t feel that way, take the time to reflect on your progress since last year this time, call for change in areas of your life where things aren\u2019t entirely satisfying, and celebrate your actions and your determination \u2013 you are extraordinary! 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