International Women’s Day Part 2

In observance of the upcoming International Women’s Day 2010, Denver-based Amélie Company Advertising & PR recognized a local women’s organization, Women’s Bean Project, with a $1,000 donation. Originating in the US almost a century ago, International Women’s Day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Held annually on March 8, events are organized around the world to bring women and men together in support of women’s issues to recognize, honor and inspire generations of women.

Amélie Company employs several women who hail from culturally diverse international backgrounds. “In many countries, International Women’s Day is celebrated much like Mother’s Day is here in the US—women are feted with flowers and presents,” explains Amélie Company co-owner Robin Ashmore. “We were inspired to do something similar for the women in our personal and professional lives and to lend a helping hand to a local women’s association. Our agency overwhelmingly selected the Women’s Bean Project, an organization dedicated to helping at-risk women break the cycle of poverty and unemployment by training them in entry-level job skills.” Amélie’s donation will be allocated for job skills training including computer literacy and conflict management.

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. Did you know that in some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria IWD is a national holiday?

IWD has been observed since the early 1900’s and was actually founded here in America, but sometime between then and now, this day has gotten lost. The first National Women’s Day (NWD) was observed across the U.S. on February 28, 1909, and then in 1910 the idea of an International Women’s Day was born.

IWD is now an official holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

This year, Amélie Company would like to help observe and recognize this holiday. We will be supporting IWD and the women in our personal and professional lives. Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.

Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding and help Amélie Company celebrate and support women in the local Denver area as well as throughout the world.

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/