For IWD2020 we asked 20 women an important Q: Do we need IWD in 2020?
It's a debate that rages every March 8: Some argue we've already achieved equality, while others point out that the fight has not truly begun until it acknowledges its lack of intersectionality.
“I have a lot of gratitude for how I grew up, in a matriarchal family and culture. For many Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, the celebration of womxn as leaders, as life-givers, is ingrained in our earliest teachings and stories. In pre-settler society, many of our ancestors held ways of knowing where the respect of womxn and two-spirited people was as fundamental as eating or breathing, and many of us try to honour that way of life now.
“We may be making these efforts all year, but it helps to have a razzle dazzle day to cut through the clutter. Perhaps what IWD is missing is a mascot, like how Santa unites the world for Christmas. I nominate Oprah!”“This is an important time to highlight the importance of allyship as we work together to create a more balanced world.
“It’s exciting to see more and more women owning their narratives and creating initiatives and events centred around the female experience. I didn’t have a lot of that growing up. These spaces and conversations are crucial to inspiring young girls especially and igniting important dialogue.
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