International Women's Day

Tomorrow, March 8th, is International Women's Day. It is a time set aside for people to celebrate the achievements of women around the world, and to inspire women to achieve their full potential. Observed since the early 1900's, International Women's Day has developed into an event celebrated the world over.

Here are just a few examples of events that will happen this week:

• Pakistan: The first Women Excellence Awards will take place, an event to thank, congratulate and commemorate women's achievements in the country.

• Chile: Flowers will be distributed to men in Santiago, in an effort to raise awareness about women's rights.

• U.K: Capitalwomen, an annual celebration in London, includes discussion groups, workshops, entertainment and interactive exhibitions.

• Cambodia: An online showcase is available, which demonstrates the contributions women have made to rebuilding Cambodia since the 1970's.

• New Zealand: Women-focused organizations will sponsor a fair in Christchurch, with stalls, displays and entertainment.
  

If you can't make it out to an event, never fear. Shop at any Diane von Furstenberg boutique or dvf.com between March 8 - 15 and the company will donate 15% of your purchases to Vital Voices, a non-profit organization that develops training programs to enable women around the world to become leaders in business, government, civil society, health and education.