The Gibraltar Women’s Association (GWA) has joined the international movement this year to celebrate International Women’s Day differently by using the theme #PressForProgress. The GWA will also set up a stall at the Piazza tomorrow to mark this event.

The movement focuses on the following areas and the GWA says it will continue to forge ahead in these areas for the rest of the year:

Forge positive visibility of women:

GWA will #PressforProgress and ...

• identify ways to make women more visible
• extend opportunities to women first
• assume women want opportunities until declined
• select women as spokespeople and leaders
• support visible women

Celebrate women’s achievements

GWA will #PressforProgress and ...

• believe achievement comes in many forms
• value women's individual and collective success
• ensure credit is given for women's contributions
• celebrate women role models and their journeys
• support awards showcasing women's success

Challenging stereotypes and bias

GWA will #PressforProgress and ...

• question assumptions about women
• challenge statements that limit women
• always use inclusive language
• work to remove barriers to women's progress
• buy from retailers who position women in positive ways

The GWA is engaging with the following groups and associations to raise awareness for women's issues and celebrate International Women’s Day together in unity:

Women in Business, Gibraltar Breastfeeding Association, GIB SAMS, Public Health Gibraltar, NO Means NO and the Royal Gibraltar Police.

Tomorrow Thursday 8^th March, GWA members will be available to chat throughout the event The GWA urges people to come and meet with them at the Piazza or, in event of rain, at the Parliament Lobby from 10.00am to 2pm.