International Women's Day 2017 creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

International Women’s Day is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social – while calling for gender equality. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

‘One day I will…….’ . creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

How did it start? . creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

It’s difficult to say exactly when IWD (as it’s known) began Its roots can be traced to 1908 . creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration.

The first IWD to be officially recognised was in 1911, so the centenary was celebrated in 2011 This year is the 106th . creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration.

In 2011, former US President Barack Obama proclaimed March to be ‘Women’s History Month’. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Why do we still celebrate it? . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

The original aim – achieve full gender equality for women the world – has still not been realised. A gender pay gap persists across the globe and women are still not present in equal numbers in business or politics. Figures show that globally, women’s education, health and violence towards women is still worse than that of men. . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

According to the World Economic Forum, the gender gap won't close until 2186 . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

On IWD, women across the world come together to force the world to recognise these inequalities – while also celebrating the achievements of women who have overcome these barriers. . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

The theme for IWD 2017 is #Be Bold For Change# encouraging people to step up and take ground breaking action to help drive gender equality It's an active message that is likely to resonate with the millions of women, girls and men who have taken to the streets to march this year . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

The theme for IWD 2017 is #Be Bold For Change# The IWD movement is being led by eight leading feminists and academics, who have pledged to go on strike on March 8: Angela Davis, Linda Martin Alcoff, Nancy Fraser, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Cinzia Arruzza, Barbara Ransby, Rasmea Yousef Odeh and Tithi Bhattacharya. . when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin – leader of the ‘women’s office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany – tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country should celebrate women on one day every year to push for their demands. A conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion and IWD was formed. In 1911, it was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. In 1913, it was decided to transfer IWD to March 8, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The day was only recognised by the United Nations in 1975, but ever since it has created a theme each year for the celebration. creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Join one of the many events happening around the world Major festivals taking place - including the global HeForShe Arts Week, run by UN Women as part of Emma Watson's gender inclusivity campaign Host your own event Go to Southbank's Women of the World festival This takes place in London from March 8-13 to celebrate IWD with a series of events creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Other countries celebrate it in a similar way to Mother’s Day with men presenting their wives, girlfriends, mothers and female friends with flowers and gifts creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

SOME BURNING ISSUES Best ways to deal with mansplaining at work Are Women really equal now? Gender Equality- Law/ Arts- Stage Choreographer/Engineer- Science/ Media and Architects Crime Statistics- Violence/ Victim Are we making simply a fuss about it? Do we know that beauty does not come from our appearance? Where does beauty come from? Are we being self-critical? Universal vs Your standard of beauty? creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

UNIVERSAL STANDARDS OF BEAUTY FEATURES OF HEALTH CLEAR SKIN FACIAL SYMMETRY 75% WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

HOW I FEEL ABOUT MYSELF vs. HOW I TAKE CARE OF MYSELF creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

LEARN TO LOOK YOURSELF IN THE EYE creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

THANK YOURSELF- ART OF GRATITUDE creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Are we judging people based upon how they look or how they make us feel? creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Are we creating the right identity online or offline? creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Questions to ask yourself Who do I need to be? (To be liked by you- to be validated, liked) Is Identity being internally driven or externally driven? (Who I am, what matters to me- to- This is what I think I ought to be?) creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

What are the perfectionism pressures we have to handle Body Image Relationship/ Partner Expectations Social Pressures Family Expectations Work Pressures Social Inclusion creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

solutions PHYSICAL STRATEGIES Relaxation Techniques Exercise Appropriate Nutrition: 80/20 Plan Cognitive Strategies Creative thought process Gratitude Comparing down instead of up Recognizing hidden issues: the myth of being perfect creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in

Happiness has a ripple effect so be happy the way you are you are unique creator: Priti Sharma; www.itrainplus.co.in