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International Women’s Day
Honouring Her Impact
Celebrating International Women’s Day
A Decade of Empowerment and Progress
“Choose To Challenge”
IWD2021 highlights that a challenged world is an alert world, and from challenge comes change. The campaign was commemorated by YBhg. Madam Tan Lean Kee, Chairperson of Pertubuhan Wanita Mutiara Pulau Pinang and wife of the Penang Chief Minister.
“Each for Equal”
IWD2020 emphasises that creating a gender-equal world requires actions on both collective and individual levels. Nineteen events were organised, and the commemoration attracted 570 attendees.
“Balance For Better”
IWD2019 calls for collective action to build a better world by achieving gender balance. In March 2019, 56 events, including a state forum, seminars, art exhibitions, a public run, fairs, and a carnival, engaged 9,000 participants to spread the message.
“Press For Progress”
The state adopted the concept of “Penang For Purple” (#P4P) and held programs and events, including a state forum, seminars, a public walk, a free women artists concert, a carnival, a heritage trail, and dressing public buildings in purple.
“Be Bold For Change: Game Changer”
The concept of “Game Changer” focused on promoting women as game changers to shape a better working and more gender-inclusive society. Events were especially focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Public Service, and the Arts, targeting students in primary, secondary, and tertiary education levels, the grassroots community, industry players, and government staff.
“Pledge For Parity”
Twelve events were organised, including “Ini Hal Lelaki,” which involved only male public servants in an effort to include men in the conversation of gender inclusiveness.
“Make It Happen”
The campaign started with a launch on Beach Street with the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC). It called on Malaysians to bring about change by saying no to violence and promoting gender equality, justice, and peace.
“Inspiring Change”
The campaign started with a run in collaboration with the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP), JCI Pearl, Penang State Sports Council (MSNPP), and Penang Amateur Athletic Association (PAAA). It was followed by interactive workshops, performances, and exhibition stalls featuring various government and non-governmental organisations.
“Penang Women Rising”
The campaign was launched with performances and booths from various government and non-governmental organisations.
Let’s Make a Change Together
