International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
As we have a Bunnings BBQ on 8th March this is a great opportunity to support a cause that is specifically aimed at improving the lives of women! There are many ways we can do this, but let's focus on what affects 1 in 7 women, and is not talked about anywhere near enough.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those affected by endometriosis. So let's do just that, raise some awareness, raise some funds and raise the profile of women in our community.
The website - https://endometriosisaustralia.org/endometriosis-awareness-month-march-2025-events/ is a great resource covering a basic understanding of the experiences of those with the chronic illness and also shares information on a variety of ways to raise awareness.
'Throughout the month of March, people worldwide are encouraged to come together to educate, advocate, and take action to increase understanding of this often misunderstood condition.
Whether you’re living with endometriosis or simply want to be part of the movement, Endometriosis Awareness Month in March offers a variety of opportunities to get involved'.
