International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March each year, with
various events and activities across the world. The special occasion where we
acknowledge and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements
of women and girls. Every year DBSV has been celebrating women’s day by
organising various programs and events. DBSV’s 2022 International Women’s Day
(IWD) event took place on Friday 11th March. It was an opportunity to demonstrate our
commitments towards gender equality and to acknowledge women’s contribution and
their accomplishments in the community. An onsite event was held at Glenroy Uniting
Church, and the program was also live-streamed via DBSV Facebook.
IWD 2022 theme ‘Break the Bias’ celebrated the tremendous efforts of women and
girls on this very special occasion. This year, DBSV celebrated IWD with more than
100 community members including a panel of local female leaders from community
and business, community leaders from different community organisations, Nepalese
women entrepreneurs and media persons. At our IWD events, we aimed to provide
various opportunities to women and girls to share their experiences, incredible stories,
perspectives, skills that are committed to making a positive impact in women’s lives
and in promoting a gender-equal society. The event also intended to applaud the
achievements of women in the last decades and to highlight the actions to create an
equal future. DBSV’s book writing project launch ‘Nepalese Women’s Tales of
Resilience’ and showcase of Nepalese women entrepreneurs and story sharing was
the major highlight of this year’s women’s day celebration.
