TORONTO, ON, MAR. 8, 2019/insPRESS/ – International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Also, the day is about unity, reflection, advocacy and a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first​ gathering in 1911 and today IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. Stephanie d’Obrenan, Director – Human Resources at 30 Forensic Engineering states: “It is encouraging to be apart of an incredible team, men and women who continuously support positive changes and strive for equality in the professional world. Maya Angelou has a quote which I think captures the essence of where we once were and what we strive for now today. ‘History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again’. At 30FE I believe in the top class talent we bring to the forensic industry, and I am proud to work with the women of this firm.” 30 Forensic Engineering would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our talented women for their dedication and for making 30 FE the firm it is today! “A Balanced World is a Better World“ Please click on the names below to view full profiles including areas of expertise and incredible achievements: Row 1: Heather Aitken, Angela Cogliano, Stephanie d’Obrenan, Kathleen Denbeigh Row 2: Meaghen Gutelius, Ciara Hally, Colleen Heffernan, Stephanie Jorgensen Row 3: Xiangyu Li, Claire Miller Row 4: Marina Momcilovic, Claire Nyilassy, Pam Porter, Rashmiya Raviraj Row 5: Emily Saleh, Brittany Sinclair, Julia Steiner, Charlotte Taylor Row 6: Jennifer Toughlouian, Amanda Wyllie, Claire Wilcox Jeff Reitsma, Vice President & Practice Lead, Multidisciplinary Remediation states “We are proud to have strong and empowered women working at 30 Forensic Engineering and both in our personal and professional families. There is much work to be done with respect to gender balance and our firm is strongly committed to bridging these gaps. 30FE is dedicated in our support for all women striving to make differences for the better, big and small, in our community and around the world. Happy International Women’s Day 2019!”. About International Women’s Day IWD provides an important moment to showcase commitment to women’s equality, launch new initiatives and action, celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness, highlight gender parity gains and more. The day is celebrated and supported globally by industry, governments, educational institutions, community groups, professional associations, women’s networks, charities and non-profit bodies, the media and more. Collectively every person and all groups can make a difference within their sphere of influence by taking concrete action to help build a more gender-balanced world. From small powerful grassroots gatherings to large-scale conference and events – International Women’s Day is celebrated everywhere. It’s a big day for inspiration and change. About 30 Forensic Engineering 30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 70 Professional Investigators, Engineering Technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation. We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in: Civil/Structural Failure Building and Fire Code Geotechnical and Mining Biomechanics & Personal Injury Human Factors Collision Reconstruction Transportation Safety Renewable Energy Environmental Health & Safety Multi-disciplinary Remediation Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC Fire / Electrical & Explosion investigations Trucking The Canadian Lawyer Magazine readership acknowledged 30 Forensic Engineering as their top choice in both forensic engineering categories: For further information and media inquiries, please contact: Paul Aquino, Director, Marketing paquino@30fe.com For confidential inquiries on becoming a member of the 30 Forensic Engineering team, please contact: Stephanie d’Obrenan, Senior Manager, People and Culture sdobrenan@30fe.com 30 Forensic Engineering In the News: 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Materials & Product Failure Group with the Appointment of Bradley Walker 30 Forensic Engineering 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Prepare. Be Aware. It’s Emergency Preparedness Week Renewable Energy Group at 30 Forensic Engineering Offers Pre-Loss Inspection and Risk Management Services 30 Forensic Engineering’s Multidisciplinary Approach Provides a 360° View of Slip & Fall Assessments<doc-sep>First Name Last Name We will use the details you have shared to manage your registration. You agree to the processing, storage, sharing and use of this information for the purpose of managing your registration as described in our Privacy Policy. Would you like to receive The WeekDay email newsletter? We will use the details you have shared to manage your newsletter subscription. You agree to the processing, storage, sharing and use of this information for the purpose of managing your subscription as described in our Privacy Policy. 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What is its history? The early 20th century was a time when women were becoming more active in their protests against oppression and gender inequality, leading marches and campaigns to demand equal rights. According to the official International Women's Day website, during the International Conference of Working Women in 1910, Clara Zetkin of Germany's Social Democratic Party proposed that a day be set aside every year across the world to celebrate women and reinforce their demands. The proposal was ultimately accepted and put into practice, starting in Germany and Europe and spreading across the globe over the years. ... the length of time between when a constitutional amendment granting a woman’s right to vote was introduced in the U.S. Congress (Jan. 10, 1878) and when it was finally ratified (Aug. 26, 1920). Feminist activist Gloria Steinem joins marchers before the International Women's Day March in New York in 1975. Bettmann Archive via Getty Images file 2. When is it observed? The first International Women’s Day was observed March 8, 1914. Even though International Women’s Day was decided upon in 1910, the tradition of celebrating it on March 8 took a few more years to decide upon. In 1975, the United Nations announced that International Women’s Day would be an official day of observance for all of its member countries. Years later, the world body also instituted annual themes to promote the celebration of the day, such as “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future” and “World Free of Violence Against Women.” ... of the U.S. workforce is made up of women. 3. What is the 2019 theme? This year's theme is #BalanceforBetter, meant to promote a future in which both men and women are equal in professional status, media perception, the positions they hold in government and more. Whether it’s men supporting their female coworkers or women pushing into the STEM field, everyone has a part in promoting #BalanceforBetter. STEM programs stress education in science, technology, engineering and math. ... the ratio of active duty female U.S. military service members to their male counterparts. 4. What about a color? Purple is the internationally recognized color to symbolize women while the combination of the colors green, purple and white is meant to represent women’s equality, according to the IWD website. Purple, or the combination of those colors, may be displayed to celebrate International Women’s Day. ... of U.S. couples in which the wife earned at least $30,000 more than her husband. A demonstrator chants during a march for International Women's Day in Madrid on March 8, 2018. Pablo Cuadra / Getty Images file 5. How is it celebrated? Every country has its own special tradition for celebrating International Women’s Day. In Italy, for example, the day is celebrated by giving women a mimosa blossom. You can celebrate the day on social media by posting pictures of yourself with your hand out like a set of scales and using the hashtags #BalanceforBetter and #IWD2019. People also share posts of themselves celebrating the women in their lives and showing how they are actively working to support women. ... women with children younger than 18 who participate in the U.S. labor force 6. Why is it still observed? Women have come a long way since that conference in 1910, and many people believe that most of the battles have already been won for women. But according to the IWD website, women are still not getting equal pay, there are lower proportions of women to men in government positions, and women’s education is still being withheld across the world. Battles have been won, but the battles aren't over yet.<doc-sep>
The holiday celebrating women around the world is observed on March 8 every year What to Know About International Women's Day 2019 On Friday, March 8, women across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 with rallies, panels, social media tributes and by spending time with the other fearless females they love and admire. What’s the history of this holiday, and what does it stand for? Here’s everything you need to know. What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. According to the day’s official website, the holiday is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” It is not hosted by any specific country, group or organization, so the day “belongs to all groups collectively everywhere.” The organizers of the day encourage women across the world to host events and celebrate women in a way that encourages “unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action.” RELATED VIDEO: See Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Step Out Together for International Women’s Day When was International Women’s Day first celebrated? International Women’s Day has been being celebrated for over a century. According to the website, the first unofficial celebration of the day in the United States was in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights and fair wages. In 1909, the Socialist Party of America declared the first National Woman’s Day on Feb. 28. Women continued to celebrate National Women’s Day on the last Sunday of February each year until 1913. The first global celebration of International Women’s Day was in 1911. In 1913 — once the holiday had become more widespread across the world — the date was changed to March 8. What is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day? The theme of the 2019 International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter. According to the holiday’s website, #BalanceforBetter advocates for gender balance in all areas of the world: from government offices to board rooms to media coverage. To celebrate online, organizers are encouraging people to use the hashtag #BalanceforBetter in any International Women’s Day posts. “From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance,” the website reads. “We notice its absence and celebrate its presence.” Where are International Women’s Day celebrations taking place? Each year, different International Women’s Day celebrations take place across the world in different forms — from conferences and panels, to rallies and protests. Notable events this year include a march and rally in Los Angeles, a celebration in New York City where each woman will receive a flower with an inspirational message, and an International Women’s Day tea party for small business owners in Atlanta. To see what events are happening in your city, you can check here. What will celebs be doing to celebrate International Women’s Day? On Friday morning, Emma Watson posted an Instagram tribute for International Women’s day, writing, “Whether you’re marching, dancing, rising, resisting, protesting, striking, uniting or celebrating, wishing you all a wonderful #internationalwomensday.” This year, Meghan Markle kicked off International Women’s Day by doing what she loves — using her voice to empower young women. The Duchess of Sussex joined a panel discussion on Friday hosted by King’s College London. Others on the panel included musician and activist Annie Lennox, model and activist Adwoa Aboah and former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard.