It’s International Women’s Day! Today, we honour and celebrate the achievements of women across the world. This year, Status of Women Canada recognizes the important work of women in rural areas:
Women and girls are contributing to economic prosperity in these regions through innovative projects such as business networks and training in non-traditional occupations. Leadership initiatives for women and girls in rural and remote areas can also be found across the country.
To find out more about the theme, please visit Status of Women Canada’s website.
To find out more about the theme, please visit Status of Women Canada’s website.
We also invite you to consult Amnesty International’s website. They have asked their supporters to take action on behalf of Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian woman considered to be a prisoner of conscience.