International Women's Day, held every year on March 8, is a global event that honors women and pushes for equality and women's rights. To celebrate, you'll want to spread the word on social media about its message of justice. Whether you craft something of your own or retweet a post from a nonprofit, it's important to remind people how they can help move the women's rights movement forward.
Every year, the holiday has a theme, and this year, that's "balance for better,"(opens in a new tab) which promotes the idea of creating a more gender-balanced world. Here are 10 tweets from organizations that will spark ideas on how to make a difference today, and beyond.
1. The American Civil Liberties Union
Celebrate every woman trying to make the world a better place.
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2. Amnesty International
Advocate for the right of all women to make choices.
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3. Dress For Success
Help women achieve economic independence by donating one hour of your pay.
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4. Girls Not Brides
Ditch stereotypes about women.
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5. Girls Who Code
Read about women who've achieved great things in tech.
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6. Human Rights Watch
Learn about both successes and ongoing issues in women's rights.
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7. Malala Fund
Take a pledge to help girls around the world receive an education.
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8. Planned Parenthood
Advocate for reproductive rights.
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9. She Should Run
Inspire a woman to run for office.
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10. United Nations
Call for paid parental leave and improve policies for working parents.
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