Written by Sarah Ngo

March is a month for celebration. With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8^th, recognize the women in your life that inspire you! It’s a day to not only celebrate the powerful role of the women in our lives, but also those who have inspired change and progress in our communities. It’s a time to reflect on the historical evolution, while supporting the growth towards equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment.

March 19, 1911, marked the first-ever International Women’s Day in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. It wasn’t until 1975 that the United Nations (UN) adopted and strengthened the women’s movement with the creation of International Women’s Year. Two years later, the UN marked March 8^th as International Women’s Day. March 8^th has grown into a globally recognized holiday for both developing and developed countries to accelerate gender equality worldwide.

In celebration of this special day, show appreciation for the influential women in your life! Share the hashtag #YouAreEmpowerment and tag a woman that inspires you. Whether through social media or in-person, spread the word of empowerment and be a part of the conversation!

At the same time, March brings National Engineering Month - Canada’s largest celebration for engineering! Discover the endless possibilites for women in engineering and don't miss out on the local events happening across BC including UBC's 100 Years WISE: Bridging the Past and the Future, SCWIST’s Wonder Women Networking Evening and more.

Get involved and learn more about International Women’s Day and National Engineering Month.