10 tips on how to enjoy Women’s Day with information

Made official in 1975 by the United Nations,International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is growing in relevance as thethe debate on gender equality is intensifying around the world, especially in the labor market.

As employees, entrepreneurs, consumers and heads of households, women are increasingly empowered and aware of their role in society.

Despite the evolutions, numbers indicate that there is still a lot to be done (click here to see). And changing the scenery is the role of all of us, be we women or men. That’s why we’ve separated 10 tips for you to enjoy Women’s Day with lots of information and engagement. Maybe that will inspire you to transform the world!

1. Read more classic books written by women

How about including more women on your 2020 reading list? Some classic books, like the ones below, have themes that explore the female universe and are always a good choice:

– The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
– Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë
– War Does Not Have a Woman’s Face, by Svetlana Alexijevich
– The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood
– The girls, by Lygia Fagundes Telles
– A Room of One’s Own, by Virginia Woolf

2. Assista a filmes que contam a história de mulheres inspiradoras

We have two unmissable tips.

On the Basis of Sex (2018) – Watch the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a judge who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, becoming the second female judge in the United States.

Colette (2018) – Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is married to Willy, who introduces her to the bohemian Paris of the early 20th century. He asks her to write novels based on her experience to be published in his name, but she decides to claim the authorship.

3. Choose a podcast that inspires women’s empowerment

We have selected some podcasts to inspire you in your daily life:

Ellevate: This podcast is by Ellevate, an international community of women committed to promoting gender equality in the workplace. It has weekly episodes with inspiring entrepreneurs, writers and leaders. It’s available on Spotify and iTunes.

Women to Watch: In three episodes, the podcast addresses the advancements and challenges women face in climbing higher steps in the labor market.
Episode 1: Leadership and management
Episode 2: Structural Challenges
Episode 3: Mentoring and Development

Girlboss Rdio: In this podcast indicated by Forbes Brasil, the founder Sophia Amoruso talks to other entrepreneurs about what it takes to overcome all professional and personal obstacles and have a successful business.

Women Creating: conducted by Danielle Milioni and Fernanda Zemel, each episode a guest talks about career, creativity, entrepreneurship and success cases.

4. Learn more about the female universe in documentaries

Our tip is to watch the episode “ Why Women Are Paid Less?” of Explained. In this episode, the creators interview prominent women, such as Hillary Clinton, and explain, contextualizing historically, the disparity between men and women in society and how this influences the labor market. It is available on Netflix .

5. Laugh and, at the same time, impact yourself with a comedy stand up

At Nanette, also available on Netflix, Hannah Gadsby, who is a lesbian and feminist activist, begins her stand up by relating the sexist behavior of society to the great artists of history. Throughout her analysis, she tells her own trajectory, desires and social indignation. You have to watch it!

6. Look for the best TED Talks presented by women

Clique aqui  to see a great selection. We have selected some that we find more interesting:

Leymah Gbowee: Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee is one of those responsible for the end of 14 years of Civil War in her country.

Courtney Martin: The blogger Courtney Martin examines the perennial burden of the word “feminism”. It talks about the three essential paradoxes of her generation’s incessant search to adapt the term to themselves.

Leila Hoteit: Engineer, lawyer and mother in Abu Dhabi, she explains how it is to be a woman with strong professional ambitions in Saudi Arabia.

7. Follow female leaders on LinkedIn

Topics such as empowerment, gender equity, diversity, career, education and IT trends are addressed by some of these women in this social network. We made a short list for you.

Camila Achutti, CEO and cofounder of Mastertech: world reference in the fight for more women in technology and technological literacy. First Latin student to win the Women of Vision award.

Lisiane Lemos, specialist in Microsoft Brazil solutions: was recognized in 2017 by Forbes Brasil magazine as one of 91 young people under 30 who make a difference in Brazil because of the activities related to inclusion and diversity that she led in the corporate environment.

Melinda Gates, co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: she is one of the world’s most famous female executives, as she has been carrying out actions to promote the fight for gender equality through Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for almost 20 years.

Krystal Choo, CEO & cofounder of Tickle: she was recognized as an influencer by LinkedIn Top Voice in Singapore, in the CEO category. Her goal is to connect people through technology.

8. Read and learn more about the subject

In the book ” Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead,” Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, investigates why women’s career growth has stagnated for so many years, identifying the root of the problem and offering practical and sensible solutions to reach their full potential.

9. Seek an initiative in which you can engage

Ellevate, Will, RME, Comunidade ME and Meetup are some tips from entities that are committed to discussing gender equity and women’s empowerment in the corporate milieu, through meetings, lectures, networking and conversation wheels. It is worth to follow!

10. Do good for other women 

On this site (click here) you find the mapping, in real time, all the entities registered in UNA platform. It is an interactive and living map that proposes to make it visible the ecosystem of initiatives and organizations for gender equality and empowerment of women throughout Brazil (companies, NGOs, university nuclei, government, collectives, etc.)

We list below some NGOs that you can look for to do volunteer work:

ONG Nova Mulher: NGO setting up opportunities, stimulating and strengthening women so that they can develop their potential and take their place in the world, promoting gender, race and citizenship equality in our society.
Activities Offered:
o Workshops and income generation courses
0 Personal development activities
o Gender training activities and citizenship stimulation
o Individual service

ELAS: it is the only Brazilian social investment fund exclusively focused on promoting women’s protagonism. The NGO invests in actions to prevent violence against women, promote economic autonomy, entrepreneurship and end women’s poverty, expand women’s access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, increase access to culture, communication, art and sports, promote ethnic and racial equity and promote a fair and sustainable environment.

Notes solidários da Preta – conducted by the company Info Preta, it aims to donate notebooks that are in good condition for underprivileged students who are attending higher education. The coolest thing is that Info Preta is the first technology company in Brazil that aims to insert black people, LGBTQI+ and women in the technology market.