#IWD2015

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IWD 2015: Premier Performance of Singer Shaun Booker

International Women's Day Columbus Celebration hosted by Purpose for Women International nonprofit founded by Columbus Native, Author, Holistic Coach, Public Speaker Heather Lynn Tapia. Heather L. Tapia is a prosperity advisor, author, and a women's empowerment speaker. She is author of "The Five Steps to Abundance: an Intro to Love and Business," available on Amazon.com. She is a metaphysical, sound ascension healer and angelic sound channel. Over the last 20 years, she has worked with thousands of individuals and business owners to help them to co-create and manifest their goals.

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Not everyone ‘gets’ International Women’s Day (IWD). There are many people who don’t appreciate the idea of giving women a day to celebrate their achievements and shine a light on the continuing struggle for gender equality.

What’s the point of giving women an entire day as a worldwide holiday? they ask. OK, IWD kind of made sense when it began in the 1900s during the suffragettes’ fight for women’s rights, but now that women have the vote, western law treats them equally, and women aren’t expected to be stay-at-home housewives, do we really need it?

In a nutshell, yes. Yes, we do.

IWD2015 isn’t just a hashtag; it’s a reminder that women aren’t treated equally to men across the world. Women worldwide are subjected to shocking abuse from sexual violence in warzones and female genital mutilation, to forced marriage and becoming child brides.

No one can deny that these things shouldn’t happen, and that women should be afforded more rights. But what the doubters tend to say here is that this is all happening abroad; that IWD doesn’t concern us here in the UK – it’s just another ‘raising awareness’ exercise to show inequality across the world.

Except that just isn't true. Every day British women are beaten, sexually abused, and murdered. Violence against women and girls is systematic, and on top of that, all women face everyday sexism – whether it’s in the workplace or the street.

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How one tweet by this pop star turned into a massive donation to Planned Parenthood.

22-year-old singer Halsey just took serious action after the Women’s March by donating $100,000 to Planned Parenthood.

And that wasn’t an arbitrary donation amount.

Hours after participating in the Women’s March on Washington, Halsey tweeted she would donate $1 to Planned Parenthood for every retweet her pledge to do so received.

in the next 5 hours each RT = $1 donation by me to @PPact. Please read & share on why PP is important for all women. @CecileRichards http://pic.twitter.com/PEfwIecZ1N

h (@halsey) January 21, 2017

Her fans did not disappoint. Within five hours, her post had been retweeted over 100,000 times. She confirmed her pledge was real with this heartfelt tweet:

In my last tweet I pledged to donate 1$ for every RT up to $100k to @PPact & you guys hit it! $100,000! Thank you for sharing and supporting

h (@halsey) January 22, 2017

Halsey is no stranger to standing up for women’s rights. She often uses her public platforms to send out bold yet supportive feminist messages.

Today is International Women’s Day! Protect and support! ALL women. @UN_WOMEN #IWD2015 http://pic.twitter.com/BMIWMHx5eZ

h (@halsey) March 8, 2015

Androgyny is fucking cool and if anyone tries telling you “how to be a girl” punch them in the face. There’s no wrong way to have a body.

h (@halsey) January 17, 2014

@JackJackJohnson cool thing: “slutty” is a social concept and pride in how your body looks does not translate to sexual partners. grow up.

h (@halsey) April 28, 2015

The singer has also been very public about living with endometriosis and having a miscarriage, so it’s no surprise women’s reproductive health and rights are incredibly important to her.

In the wake of President Donald Trump reinstating the “Global Gag Rule” and likely reinforcing the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal insurance coverage of abortion care, there can’t be enough of this public advocacy.

Thankfully, Halsey is far from being the only celebrity standing up for Planned Parenthood.

It’s time to turn words into actionThere are so many steps to take, but my first vow is to support organizations that may have their funding support taken from them in the future by the government. I am making a public donation to Planned Parenthood for the teenage me who made several visits to first a clinic in Santa Barbara and then Los Angeles, CA to educate myself on my sexual health, a subject I had little to no information on because of my sheltered upbringing. I had no idea how things worked down there, and had no idea how to make a plan for them. Planned Parenthood educated me on my body and my reproductive health, so that I could focus on my dreams and using my voice until I knew the timing was right for me to make a plan to have a family. Since then, I have been able to focus wholeheartedly on bringing messages of strength and becoming a voice for others. Without this education, I may have had a different life path. That is just my experience, but I know Planned Parenthood’s broader range of services can sometimes be the only medical support low-income families ever see. I know what it’s like to need help. I came from a lower- to middle-class family and never grew up with the option of health insurance. I remember having 13 cavities as a teenager, and the best option my parents could come up with was to try and take me to Mexico because we couldn’t afford anything in California. I am grateful for and stand in support of Planned Parenthood for giving Katheryn Hudson the knowledge to plan, and for continuing to be a haven for women to learn all options for their future. Now, more than ever, we all need to protect and create safe places for each other. I hope I can help inspire you to make a gift as well, and become a member and an ally. Go to: http://bit.ly/2nZhWfX to show your support. #wewontgoback

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Nov 11, 2016 at 5:19pm PST

After Trump won the election with Mike Pence, who consistently voted against women’s reproductive freedom, celebrities like Katy Perry, Amy Schumer, and Jamie King pledged large donations to Planned Parenthood in Pence’s name. By Dec. 27, 2016, the organization had received over 300,000 individual donations, 40 times their usual numbers.

Can everyone afford to give such sizable donations? Of course not, but advocacy like this creates a ripple effect that can end up making a huge difference. It’s the first step in reclaiming control over our reproductive rights.

Read more: http://u.pw/2nZfMNj

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Our final inspiring quote for #InternationalWomensDay comes from the one and only Angelina Jolie #BazaarLoves #IWD2015 💪

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Behind the History of International Women's Day

Behind the History of #InternationalWomensDay #IWomensDay #IWD2017 #IWD #BeBoldForChange #women #IWD2015 #HappyWomensDay #DayWithoutAWoman

International Women’s Day ​International Women‘s Day is a day to celebrate women and their achievements. It is also a reminder of the many obstacles women faced and how they excelled despite the hurdles. The theme for International Women’s Day 2017 is ‘BE BOLD FOR CHANGE’. The campaign calls on people to work towards a better working world a more gender Inclusive world. History of International…

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How one tweet by this pop star turned into a massive donation to Planned Parenthood.

This is how you turn marching into action.

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22-year-old singer Halsey just took serious action after the Women's March by donating $100,000 to Planned Parenthood.

And that wasn't an arbitrary donation amount.

Hours after participating in the Women's March on Washington, Halsey tweeted she would donate $1 to Planned Parenthood for every retweet her pledge to do so received.

in the next 5 hours each RT = $1 donation by me to @PPact. Please read & share on why PP is important for all women. @CecileRichards http://pic.twitter.com/PEfwIecZ1N

— h (@halsey) January 21, 2017

Her fans did not disappoint. Within five hours, her post had been retweeted over 100,000 times. She confirmed her pledge was real with this heartfelt tweet:

In my last tweet I pledged to donate 1$ for every RT up to $100k to @PPact & you guys hit it! $100,000! Thank you for sharing and supporting

— h (@halsey) January 22, 2017

Halsey is no stranger to standing up for women's rights. She often uses her public platforms to send out bold yet supportive feminist messages.

Today is International Women's Day! Protect and support! ALL women. @UN_WOMEN #IWD2015 http://pic.twitter.com/BMIWMHx5eZ

— h (@halsey) March 8, 2015

Androgyny is fucking cool and if anyone tries telling you "how to be a girl" punch them in the face. There's no wrong way to have a body.

— h (@halsey) January 17, 2014

@JackJackJohnson cool thing: "slutty" is a social concept and pride in how your body looks does not translate to sexual partners. grow up.

— h (@halsey) April 28, 2015

The singer has also been very public about living with endometriosis and having a miscarriage, so it's no surprise women's reproductive health and rights are incredibly important to her.

In the wake of President Donald Trump reinstating the "Global Gag Rule" and likely reinforcing the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal insurance coverage of abortion care, there can't be enough of this public advocacy.

Thankfully, Halsey is far from being the only celebrity standing up for Planned Parenthood.

It's time to turn words into action❗️There are so many steps to take, but my first vow is to support organizations that may have their funding support taken from them in the future by the government. I am making a public donation to Planned Parenthood for the teenage me who made several visits to first a clinic in Santa Barbara and then Los Angeles, CA to educate myself on my sexual health, a subject I had little to no information on because of my sheltered upbringing. I had no idea how things worked down there, and had no idea how to make a plan for them. Planned Parenthood educated me on my body and my reproductive health, so that I could focus on my dreams and using my voice until I knew the timing was right for me to make a plan to have a family. Since then, I have been able to focus wholeheartedly on bringing messages of strength and becoming a voice for others. Without this education, I may have had a different life path. That is just my experience, but I know Planned Parenthood's broader range of services can sometimes be the only medical support low-income families ever see. I know what it's like to need help. I came from a lower- to middle-class family and never grew up with the option of health insurance. I remember having 13 cavities as a teenager, and the best option my parents could come up with was to try and take me to Mexico because we couldn't afford anything in California. I am grateful for and stand in support of Planned Parenthood for giving Katheryn Hudson the knowledge to plan, and for continuing to be a haven for women to learn all options for their future. Now, more than ever, we all need to protect and create safe places for each other. I hope I can help inspire you to make a gift as well, and become a member and an ally. Go to: http://ift.tt/1O8HOvv to show your support. #wewontgoback

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Nov 11, 2016 at 5:19pm PST

After Trump won the election with Mike Pence, who consistently voted against women's reproductive freedom, celebrities like Katy Perry, Amy Schumer, and Jamie King pledged large donations to Planned Parenthood in Pence's name. By Dec. 27, 2016, the organization had received over 300,000 individual donations, 40 times their usual numbers.

Can everyone afford to give such sizable donations? Of course not, but advocacy like this creates a ripple effect that can end up making a huge difference. It's the first step in reclaiming control over our reproductive rights.

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IWD 2015 Performance: Russian Kalinka Dancers

International Women's Day Columbus Celebration hosted by Purpose for Women International nonprofit founded by Columbus Native, Author, Holistic Coach, Public Speaker Heather Lynn Tapia. Heather L. Tapia is a prosperity advisor, author, and a women's empowerment speaker. She is author of "The Five Steps to Abundance: an Intro to Love and Business," available on Amazon.com. She is a metaphysical, sound ascension healer and angelic sound channel. Over the last 20 years, she has worked with thousands of individuals and business owners to help them to co-create and manifest their goals.

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Happy International Women's Day!

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Women and girls are human beings, full and equal in rights and dignity. They deserve to be treated that way, everywhere, every day.

President Barack Obama

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Anyone else think it's sort of ironic that National Women's Day is only 23 hours long?

Thanks, Daylight Savings.

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It’s International Women’s Day and many disabled women are unable to access the health care we desperately need. We have difficulty getting our needs met across the board, but especially in reproductive care. Here are some things I thought about during my most recent gynecological appointment (pictured!): 

80% of women with disabilities have been sexually assaulted.

Over 30 states in America have involuntarily sterilized people with disabilities.  More info 

That women with disabilities are still being involuntarily sterilized

The way we get pushed around in Pro-Choice discussion. 

I am sexual; I have sex, I need sex, I need sexual health care. 

There are invisible illnesses that affect the reproductive system  and it’s difficult to get care for them 

We’re overdue for this care. Drop a note to your local representatives /senators and send something to Planned Parenthood too, if you can. 

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Remember that not all women have vaginas and not all people with vaginas are women.

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Two more infographics from the graphic resources Dropbox provided by UN Women and International Women's Day.

See all the resources, in English, Spanish and French, here

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IWD 2015: Proud Partnership with Miss Black Ohio

International Women's Day Columbus Celebration hosted by Purpose for Women International nonprofit founded by Columbus Native, Author, Holistic Coach, Public Speaker Heather Lynn Tapia. Heather L. Tapia is a prosperity advisor, author, and a women's empowerment speaker. She is author of "The Five Steps to Abundance: an Intro to Love and Business," available on Amazon.com. She is a metaphysical, sound ascension healer and angelic sound channel. Over the last 20 years, she has worked with thousands of individuals and business owners to help them to co-create and manifest their goals.