International Women's Day - 8 March
History of International Women’s Day
In 1908, following terrible working conditions and exploitation, 15,000 women took to the streets of New York protesting for shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.
The next year a National Women’s Day to honour the strikers was announced and has now become a global movement. On 8 March each year, we celebrate the creation of a Women’s Day to:
- celebrate women's achievements,
- raise awareness about women's equality,
- lobby for accelerated gender parity, and
- fundraise for female-focused charities.
A day to recognise how far we’ve come towards gender equality, and how far we have left to go. On International Women’s Day we remember that as long as one woman faces discrimination, harassment, inequality or oppression, we all do.
Library displays
Each year the University Libraries displays literature by and about women, and an assortment of biographies about great women in history. All visitors are encouraged to visit these displays and to borrow a book to read and celebrate International Women’s Day.
LinkedIn Learning: Women in Leadership
Women who aspire to leadership roles face unique challenges in today's companies. They are passed over for key opportunities, paid less than their male colleagues, and left out of critical networks. In this path, learn essential skills and strategies for success as a leader in the workforce.
- Identify the key skills necessary to advance in the workplace
- Practice behaviors that will move you into leadership positions
- Create a plan for future success in your career
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List of inspirational films and books
Commemorate International Women’s Day this year with Reading Australia’s list of books that are written by, for and about women.
- My Brilliant Career
- Don’t Take Your Love to Town
- The Man Who Loved Children
- Faith Singer
- Bush Studies
- Sydney Journals: Reflections 1970–2000
- Mother I’m Rooted
- Lilian’s Story
Access Wellbeing Services
At Notre Dame the pastoral care and wellbeing of all of our staff is a priority. If you are struggling or experiencing mental distress the University provides access to counselling support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness check Tips for wellbeing at work Counselling
Female Focus on Finance
One of the unique challenges women in Australia face is financial, as women’s superannuation savings at the time of retirement is often half that of men – not considered enough to live comfortably. We are working with UniSuper to support women by sharing strategies to assist them in building a solid financial foundation and to increase engagement in super.
Men are welcome too!
International Women's Day is a time for everyone, regardless of gender identity, to celebrate the progress that women have made towards equality and remember how much further there is to go. Be a male ally and help us progress toward gender equality today.
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