With so many inspiring, fearless and trailblazing women pioneering for equality across the globe each and every day, it’s hard to sum up the weight that women hold in society in just a single day.
It may only be once a year, but International Women’s Day gives us the chance to recognise the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and best friends who never stop enriching our lives.
Although IWD has been a day dedicated to celebrating women since 1911, the cause has become more widely acknowledged in recent years due to social media and improved gender equality.
But there’s still a long way to go. One in three women still experience physical and/or sexual abuse, women make up just 23.8 per cent of parliaments globally, and there is still a gender pay gap right here in Australia.
To focus on how far we’ve come, keep scrolling to see how our favourite stars are celebrating IWD 2022.
Dannii Minogue
Dannii shared this adorable childhood photo to mark International Women’s Day, saying today is about “finding our strength to be the best version of ourselves, supporting other women and including all humans in the pursuit of equality.”
Laura Byrne
Laura shared an uplifting message to women across the world via Instagram, writing: “Happy International Women’s Day to all of you smart, sassy, courageous women. We’re daughters, mothers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, hustlers, kind and nurturing but not afraid to stand up for equity, respect and safety.”
Robert Irwin
Robert showed his allyship in a heartwarming post where he thanked his mother Terri, sister Bindi and niece Grace for being his “biggest role models”.
“For as long as I can remember, most of the the main guiding forces for me growing up have been women. Of course the most significant of which being my Mum,” he wrote alongside this sweet throwback snap with Terri.
“It wasn’t until I grew older that I gained perspective on how unimaginably difficult it would have been to operate a global conservation empire, creating such positive change for the world, and raise two young kids as a single parent.
Robert then heaped praise on Bindi, who he described as “undoubtedly the most kind, protective and generous person” he knows.
“I have never met anyone with the same level of genuine empathy and selflessness coupled with such fierce resolve and courage. If Bindi’s on your team you feel like you can take on the world,” he continued.
Robert went on to praise Bindi’s one-year-old daughter Grace as being part of “the next generation of powerful women”.
Brooke Blurton
The former Bachelorette shared this striking photo of herself alongside a series of photos of the women in her life with the caption: “I am the woman I AM, because they were the woman they were. International Women’s Day. Celebrating more women powerhouses making more seats at the table 💜.”
Jessica Mauboy
The beloved singer marked the day of celebration by encouraging Australians to “stand up, show up, and speak up in 2022 and beyond”.
“Together we hope to inspire every woman to believe in herself, her own sense of worth, and the power she has to make change happen,” she penned on Instagram alongside this photo.
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Chyka Keebaugh
The Real Housewives of Melbourne fan favourite penned a lengthy and touching tribute to women across the world.
“I feel so incredibly lucky to know so many extraordinary women who have made, created, designed ,inspired, loved, nurtured , explored and so much more,” she wrote.
“How lucky are we to have a day to stop and celebrate all the things that women have achieved… I’ve always been a massive believer that women should support and lift other women up because great things happen when they do… So today is our day girls… Let’s celebrate and enjoy.”
Alisha Aitken-Radburn
Alisha’s message was took a different tone to her fellow celebrities, with the former Bachelor star admitting she feels a “sense of exhaustion” on International Women’s Day.
“I feel sad and cynical because in my heart I’m a pragmatist and I do believe that every post and conversation is important – but I just feel drained,” she shared on Instagram.
“I wish we were there already. I wish there was no bias and every woman could take up space in the world in the way that brings them joy and begets them respect no matter what that looks like.”
Mel Schilling
The MAFS relationship expert took the opportunity to share this impressive throwback photo of herself to mark International Women’s Day.
“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong,” Mel captioned the post.
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