GENDER INITIATIVES: Every day, everywhere

Every year on 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD).

IWD provides a common day for globally recognising and applauding women’s achievements as well as for observing and highlighting gender inequalities and issues. But not just on IWD, but all year round, many organizations and individuals work tirelessly to support gender equality through a multitude of initiatives, causes and actions.

This section of the website is dedicated to providing information about gender initiatives worldwide aimed at promoting women’s equality and assist women to reach their full potential.

Publish a page on internationalwomensday.com featuring your activity and its success. Simply register or log on to your 'My IWD' account and select the 'My Page' option.

Hundreds of pages have been published and are being promoted. Here are just a few examples of what some organizations are doing to support women and International Women's Day.

NEW BEDFORD —

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the YWCA is inviting local women to enjoy it. YWCA’s Sweet Indulgence event will take place on Monday, March 5, at the Polished Look salon, 865 Ashley Blvd., from 5 to 8 p.m.

Visitors can take treat themselves to a relaxing arm massage, learn beauty tricks with a 10-minute makeover, get a 10-minute facial cleanse, eyebrow or lip wax, talk to skin care professionals, get a nail polish change, shop and much more. Pampering services and sweet indulgences are sponsored by the YWCA and the Polished Look salon, which have generously volunteered their services. Local women are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to relax and socialize with other women for a $10 donation.

For information on Sweet Indulgence or other YWCA programs and services, call Annette Sandoval at 617-378-1153 or visit www.ywcasema.org to make a reservation.