Thursday 8 March 2012

Celebrating women

I know, I know...why do we need a day to celebrate HALF of the world population???

Very true.
Yet...
see also here...

Despite the fact that indeed there is a need to raise awareness on gender based discriminations, I feel that this day should also be used to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the world. 

To celebrate inspiring women.

I've found inspiring women almost everywhere I went. Those I've met in Vietnam.



(If you want to see more pictures visit our photo album on Flickr).

If you feel like knowing a bit more on what Europe is doing to promote gender equality, here is an interesting site. And here and here for a more global perspective.


On a more personal note, let me celebrate two really special women.
My little sis will be 30 tomorrow....tanti auguri Marziotti! Anche da chi ci guarda da lassu'.


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4 comments:

Fabio said...

Meu mundo, mais agora do que antes, é das mulheres!!! Viva elas!
E viva a pequena Cat também!!! Ela pediu pra dizer que adorou a homenagem e disse pra mandar um ENORME beijo a vocês!
Beijos meus tb...
Fabio

Marzia said...

eravamo proprio belle!

Anonymous said...

Ciao Ale! grande!! che bello questo blog!! un abbraccio. Ila

Ale said...

Hey grazie Ila!! un abbraccio anche a te!