International Women’s Day messages of support from Oshawa, Whitby and around the world

International Women’s Day is upon us and messages of support have been rolling in locally and from around the world.

Here are just a few of them:

Tell us, please, how you are celebrating International Women's Day?

In our little corner of the world there has been plenty of chat about this day, and here's where we landed: With love and respect, we think women should be celebrated every day.#IWD #IWD2022 #BeBoldForChange pic.twitter.com/BFzUr7jbMV

— Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (@OshawaChamber) March 8, 2022

Happy International Women's Day! Get to know some of the women (and allies) of Whitby as we post throughout the day, and learn how they will #BreakTheBias

— Town of Whitby, ON (@TownofWhitby) March 8, 2022

Happy International Women's Day, DC! Check out these 3 incredible alumnae and how they’re leading the way in their personal and professional lives since graduation. Together, we can #BreakTheBias. https://t.co/HkX3Sgq1XC#DCProud #IWD2022 pic.twitter.com/jiLaTWiq4A

— Durham College (@durhamcollege) March 8, 2022

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes & discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, & inclusive. A world where difference is valued & celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias #InternationalWomensDay

— Region of Durham Paramedic Service (@DurhamParamedic) March 8, 2022

Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate all women from all over the world.

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish" – Michelle Obama pic.twitter.com/7kW57RpW9v

— oshawalibraries (@OshawaLibraries) March 8, 2022

IWD 2021's theme “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.#IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/NCHDvbTGiu

— Durham District School Board (DDSB) (@DDSBSchools) March 8, 2022

Here is a reminder to join us virtually at 7pm on March 7th to celebrate International Women’s Day! Tune in to help us #BreakTheBias and support Women worldwide! 👩 https://t.co/r869sN1JCV

— MSIFN – Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (@MSIFN) March 3, 2022

Today is International Women's Day! Did you know we have a Women's History Month resource page on the OM Blog? It's a round of up posts, podcasts, and lectures that relate to women's history. Check it out!https://t.co/dxUkwtoSUq

— Oshawa Museum (@OshawaMuseum) March 8, 2022

Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women & call for action to accelerate women's equality.
To all the strong and dedicated women serving on the front lines we say #THANKYOU #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2022 pic.twitter.com/SzWyEf3uPV

— Oshawa Fire Fighters (@iafflocal465) March 8, 2022

Happy International Women's Day!

Today is the day to commit to standing up for the human rights of women everywhere.

Let's unite for an equal and sustainable future! #IWD2022 pic.twitter.com/61pnJeCoU3

— UN Women (@UN_Women) March 8, 2022

#TeamCanada female Olympians have provided us with some remarkable moments over the past year.

In celebration of International Women's Day let's relive some of these moments ➡️ https://t.co/noQybryqfh pic.twitter.com/sBwOpxHBE7

— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) March 8, 2022

in honor of international women’s day, some appreciation for the women of “the falcon and the winter soldier” (2021) pic.twitter.com/GUIqTy2WUc

— 💭 (@sambuckycomfort) March 8, 2022

*Emily VanCamp (bottom left in the above picture), who played Sharon Carter/Power Broker, hails from Port Perry

All women and girls must live free and equal.

This international women’s day we think of the remarkable women of #Ukraine 🇺🇦. Their strength, bravery and resilience are symbolic of the spirit of their nation #IWD2022 pic.twitter.com/eatO4LDggh

— NATO (@NATO) March 8, 2022

Happy International Women's. Michelle Obama – "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." pic.twitter.com/rBZ2N8Yqua

— O'Neill C.V.I. (@ONeillCVIOshawa) March 8, 2022