International Women's Day

It is that time of year once again, where where we celebrate and recognize women around the world! This year the theme from the United Nations is,  “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” One of the ways the day is being celebrated is through the release of a new song. In the song, 25 singers and musicians from over 20 countries come together in a unified voice. You can listen to it here:

One of my favorite books about women is Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. This fabulous book tells the story of several women around the world facing struggles and how they are turned into opportunities. For example there is a Cambodian teenager who is trapped in sex slavery who escapes and becomes a business owner, which supported family. Or there is the Ethiopian woman who struggles with devastating injuries during childbirth who goes on to become a surgeon. It is a great read -- informative and challenging!