{"id":1126,"date":"2024-03-11T06:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T06:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2024-03-11T06:51:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T06:51:25","slug":"empowering-futures-celebrating-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/empowering-futures-celebrating-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Future: Celebrating International Women&#8217;s Day 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1135\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD12-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"227\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>&#8220;Feminism isn\u2019t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It\u2019s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.&#8221; <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">&#8211; G.D. Anderson<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1136 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD13.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background);color: var(--global--color-primary);font-family: var(--global--font-secondary);font-size: var(--global--font-size-base)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1129 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9-155x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9-155x300.jpg 155w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9-530x1024.jpg 530w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9-768x1484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9-795x1536.jpg 795w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-9.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/span>The Beaconhouse I-9 Campus celebrated the International Women&#8217;s Day which was more than simply a one-day event; it served as a catalyst for raising awareness and instilling principles of empowerment and equality. A significant step was taken by the school to raise a generation that appreciates and promotes gender equality in all areas of life by immersing children in the amazing stories of women who have influenced history.<\/p>\n<p>The campus was decorated in purple tones, which is the official International Women&#8217;s Day colour. Students gathered to pay tribute to the achievements of women who have broken conventional standards and made an everlasting mark on the world created a sense of excitement and research.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD3-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD3-768x936.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD3.jpg 778w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1132\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD5-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD5-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD5-864x1024.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD5-768x910.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD5.jpg 968w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1133\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD6-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD6-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD6.jpg 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stories of women who had made significant contributions in a number of professions fascinated the students. Hazrat Fatima&#8217;s hardships struck a profound chord since she embodies both elegance and difficulty.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1128 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-300x99.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-1024x338.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-768x253.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-1536x507.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8-1568x517.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Lieutenant General Nigar Johar Khan, a three-star general in the Pakistan Army who is retired,\u00a0is the third woman to become a major-general and the first woman in the history of the Pakistan Army to become a lieutenant-<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1130 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-1024x477.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-1536x716.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10-1568x731.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-10.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/>general. Praise is also being given to ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi for her bravery in demonstrating the strength of resiliency and the guts to confront injustice.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1127 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-7-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-7-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-7-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-7-768x1124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-7.jpg 802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The focus of discussion in the classrooms was building an inclusive society. Students shared their opinions and suggestions on how they may help make the world equitable. Multiple activities were planned for the classroom to actively involve the children. Students were invited to write letters outlining achievements that have inspired them. These creative endeavours not only displayed the students&#8217; writing abilities but also emphasised the significance of honouring and remembering the successes of women in a broad range of professions.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone felt inspired and empowered at the end of the day. With a deeper understanding of the challenges encountered by women, the students departed with a refereshed dedication to promoting equal opportunity for all. The event acted as a springboard for further discussions and projects within the school to encourage diversity and provide every student the tools they need to realise their greatest potential.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1134 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-1536x760.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11-1568x776.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/2024\/03\/WD-11.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">&#8211; Diane Von Furstenberg<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 &#8220;Feminism isn\u2019t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It\u2019s about changing the way the world perceives&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/empowering-futures-celebrating-international-womens-day\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Empowering Future: Celebrating International Women&#8217;s Day 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1126"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1142,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1126\/revisions\/1142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/349\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}