Empowering Women: Reflecting on the Impact of International Women's Day
- Felicia Goosen
- Mar 8
- 2 min read
On this International Women's Day, we celebrate not just the incredible achievements of women, but the strength found in our vulnerability. True strength is not always about being invincible or having all the answers; it’s in the courage to show up, to speak our truths, and to rise despite the struggles we face.
March 8th marks not only International Women's Day, but also a powerful moment in history—the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which set the foundation for advancing women's rights globally. This day reminds us of how far we've come, but also of how much work remains to ensure equality, justice, and safety for every woman.
Today, we acknowledge the injustices, the violence, and the inequities that continue to hold too many women back. From unequal pay and limited opportunities to the violence and harassment that far too many women face in silence, we cannot ignore these harsh realities. Every woman deserves to feel safe, to walk freely without fear of harassment, and to be treated with dignity and respect. The fight for equality, safety, and justice is ongoing, and it requires our collective voice, action, and support.
We are resilient, not because we are immune to these struggles, but because we find the strength to persevere even when the road seems impossible. Resilience is the quiet force that propels us to keep moving forward, even in the face of hardship, and to transform our pain into power. It's in the way we rise after each fall, the way we keep dreaming despite setbacks, and the way we uplift one another when the weight of the world feels heavy.
We thank God for creating us fearfully and wonderfully, for equipping us with strength and beauty beyond measure, and for the unique gifts each woman carries within her. Today, we honor that divine design, recognizing the power in our individuality and the strength found in our shared experiences.
From here on forward, let’s make collaboration amongst women louder, stronger, and more intentional. Let’s stand together in the fight for safety, freedom from harassment, and the creation of spaces where we can all thrive without fear. And let's take that collaboration beyond borders—across countries, cultures, and communities—uniting to ensure that the rights of every woman, everywhere, are respected and protected.
Together, we can create a world where every woman is seen, heard, respected, and free from harm. A world where safety is a given, not a fight. Happy International Women's Day!
-Felicia Goosen
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