BISP Students Take Part in International Women’s Day Activities and Workshops

Imagine a gender equal world.

A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge women’s equality.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias 

On March 8th 2022, BISP students joined individuals and organisations around the world as they celebrated International Women’s Day with this year’s global theme being #BreakTheBias

Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field.  

Across the school students will had the opportunity to learn about pioneering women in history who have broken the norms of their time. The day marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality and is a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.  

BISP Primary students engaged in a variety of activities that taught them about pioneering women in history as well as engaged in activities where the students were encouraged to think of an ‘inspirational woman’ in their own lives. BISP secondary students took part in an International Women’s Day Student Online Workshop with UWC Thailand. The workshop was hosted for any students over 14 who wanted to have the opportunity to discuss stereotypes, prejudice and bias. 

Through the day students were challenged to find ways to actively identify and call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time they see it in order to support women’s rights. 

Will you help break the bias?

Cross your arms to show solidarity. Strike the IWD 2022 pose and share your #BreakTheBias image, video, resources, presentation or articles on social media using #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias to encourage further people to commit to helping forge an inclusive world. You can learn more at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/