International Women’s Day is tomorrow. This year, I am celebrating from Chile, which I think is appropriate because I have always been an admirer of Michele Bachelet. In fact, I had the pleasure of being in Santiago on the day she was sworn in as president (and will be in Chile on her last day in office, as her term ends in just a few days).
Bachelet represents a host of women who have shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for continued political success. Along with Angela Merkel, Benazir Bhutto, Mary Robinson, Laura Chinchilla Miranda, and more, women are achieving success that many didn’t believe was possible.
From the women who are working hard to feed their families, to the women that are striving to grow their small businesses, to the women who have made millions and broken economic barriers, to the women who have proved that political participation is possible, women worldwide deserve to be celebrated. Whether you choose to commemorate this day by thanking your mother for her brave example, or funding a loan for a woman entrepreneur, or thinking about amazing women with political savy, or reading about a woman you don’t know yet, this year’s International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate.
Thanks for joining with me on this special day!
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