FWSF celebrates International Women’s Day, March 8th this year, by pledging to make this world a better place for Women

“I will empower women to expand their opportunities and make smart choices through financial education and the principles of positive psychology.” – Vitalia Fedossova

“I will defend younger women who may not even realize they are being oppressed.” – Julianna Iran

“I will encourage women to find their voice.” – Marion Donnelly

“We will encourage women and girls to not just break the glass ceiling, but recreate what it means to be a leader.” “We will invest in girl’s futures and create inclusive cultures.”  “We will create a seat at the table so women and girls have the opportunity to pursue their ambitions.” – Bethann Londynsky, Cecilia Wong and the Ladies at Grant Thornton LLP

“Surround yourself with people who you want to be and how you want to feel; energies are contagious.” – Julia Kniesche

“I will continue to help women achieve their educational goals.” – Olivia Barbee

“I will commit time and energy to strengthening leadership in the girl’s service sector, with the goal of helping prepare today’s girls to be the leaders, agents of change, and thriving women of tomorrow.” – Kim Scala

“I will set the example and the expectation that women professionals should be treated as equals in the workplace.” – Sandra Camacho

Follow the link to read more about the initiatives and goals set out by the United Nations including more about the 2016 theme for International Women’s Day of “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”:  http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/