Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and the theme is Inspiring Change. Are you a woman and are you planning on doing something tomorrow to inspire change? I know for me anyway, sometimes these events can be a bit overwhelming. You get those thoughts “I’m just one woman, what can I really do?”. This blog isn’t really a political platform so I won’t get too heavy but overall, I think we’re pretty lucky as women in North America. However, there’s definitely still injustices, inequality and harassment in the workplace which is why visiting BairdQuinn.com is so important if you ever find yourself in this situation. Women are being mistreated and struggling but as far as basic human rights and needs I think we’re doing well compared to some other countries around the world. However, we do need to fight for change with the discrimination and inequality that we are still experiencing. One thing that is common in the workplace for women to be victims of is sexual harassment, which covers a broad spectrum of incidents. The best way to face such discrimination is to take a stand and object against this treatment by contacting a professional sexual harassment lawyer to gain justice. The more women speak out and take a stand, the more cases will drop.

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that can make the biggest difference. And I’m sure women know how to shop! Maybe it’s unrealistic for you to shop fair trade all the time or know exactly where everything you buy comes from and who’s making it but organizations like Global Girlfriend have made it easier to make more conscious choices.

Global Girlfriends is a fair-trade boutique that offers, women-made, eco-friendly, fair-trade products including stylish apparel, accessories and gifts with one purpose — helping women in need help themselves. Who knew that your shopping habits could help women around the globe? All the profits go directly to helping women in various different ways. The proceeds are invested from a wide variety of areas from healthcare to education. You can read exactly where your money is going here. Education is one of the biggest expenses from the donations and allows women to pursue healthcare admin degree paths, teachers, cultivation specialists, just to name a few. We believe that education allows women to be self-sufficient and improves society by the input they have in these areas.

So it’s a little thing but you can inspire change tomorrow simply by buying something for yourself. If you’re a person who loves dogs and have always wished to adopt one, then you could do that! But if you think you aren’t ready to take on such a big responsibility, even a simple silver dachshund pendant that reminds you of your favorite animal can be a good gift for yourself. Either way, shower yourself with love by buying whatever you like. You will be giving a new meaning to the term power shop. Here’s a few more of my favourites:

1. Rising Tide Coli Bracelet made in India
2. Ugandan Hobo Bag
3. Northern Lights Cotton Scarf made in India
4. organic African Halter Top
5. Ayiti Natural Haitian soap
6. Handloomed Ikat Wristlet made in Uganda
7. Peruvian Blooming Belt
8. Ugandan waxcloth travel bag
9. Eco Card Holder made in Cambodia
10. Peruvian luggage tag

If you’re feeling inspired to do more and contribute in a more impactful way, you can also visit Global Girlfriend’s Gifts that Give More section. There you can donate directly towards specific life changing events for these women. Here’s a few examples.

GIFTS THAT GIVE MORE:
Clean childbirth kits for mothers in developing nations
Empower Rural Women Weavers Through Education
Education & Microloans for Guatemalan Women
A Home & Schooling for Orphaned Girls in India
Create Jobs for Women in Ghana
Provide Life Skills & Education to Girls in Zambia

Maybe you decide to act more locally and inspire change in your own city or neighbourhood or maybe you just celebrate with your girlfriends. Either way it’s great to have a day to remember how wonderful it is to be a woman.