International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th annually, marks a global observance to honor women's achievements and advocate for gender equality. The day traces its origins to the early 20th century, catalyzed by women's labor movements in North America and Europe. The first National Woman's Day was observed in the US on February 28, 1909, inspired by the Socialist Party of America. In 1910, Clara Zetkin, a German activist, proposed the idea of an international day at the International Socialist Women's Conference, leading to the first IWD in 1911, celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. A core motive for IWD's inception was advocating for women's suffrage rights. The IWD gained recognition from the United Nations in 1977, which officially invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women's rights and world peace to highlight issues such as gender inequality, violence against women, and the need for gender parity in various sectors. In some countries, IWD is an official holiday, and men honor the women in their lives with flowers and small gifts. While there have been advancements in women's participation in politics and the workforce, significant gaps remain. IWD has mobilized movements, influenced policies, and brought attention to women's rights, showing the power of collective action in driving social change. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day Art&Text🫶ChatGPT.

Welcome to the heart of innovation – the Berlin Campus, a distinguished hub for science, technology, and groundbreaking advancements. Join us on February 27, 2024, starting at 13:00, for an extraordinary event that transcends boundaries and redefines possibilities. You’ve seen and listened to the cheerful Berlin Wedding Singers. Song list - There’s a light - 21 Guns - I’m gonna be - Hey Jude The Berlin Wedding Singers is a choir of Bayer employees, led by Sascha Fagel. You can meet and join them during their weekly rehearsals, every Tuesday 5.30 pm in the Byron Bar in Berlin or just get in touch with sabine.hellmig@bayer.com to learn more about the next set of songs and their upcoming performances. Your presence and active engagement helped us shape the success of this event. Never forget why we are doing what we are doing: together, we redefine the future of science, technology, and innovation. Art by Christopher.blaesing@bayer.com Bayer terms & conditions apply: https://www.bayer.com/en/poap-tc

Together Women Can is extremely happy to share its first "sisterhood story from Kenya" during the Bayer Bayron Bar Valentine's party (Berlin Germany). There will be Love&Science prompt battle pitches generated by AI. TWC presents a wonderful poem about women´s talks and knowledge sharing, all in the frame of health prevention & above all self-love. Come and collect your POAP! Remember that you value, and every one does! #empoweringwomen #ruralkenya #selflove #healthforall #cervicalcancerawereness Web: https://togetherwomencan.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/togetherwomencan/ Email: togetherwomencan.20@gmail.com

Bianca & Self-Love Shine at Valentine's Day! Meet Bianca at our #Valentines party, celebrating women & Kenyan culture! Her message: self-love empowers all.✨Bianca is a scientist with the passion of women´s health and enpowerment. She works as a preclinical pharmacologist in Bayer (Germany) and a women´s & reproductive health consultant at Together Women Can (Kenya). #POAP #EmpoweredWomen #selflove #womenshealth #cervicalcancerprevention

International Epilepsy Day, 2nd Monday of February, raises awareness about epilepsy, a neurological condition affecting people across all ages, ethnicities, and geographical regions. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, (Wikipedia) ...abnormal, excessive, and synchronized electrical discharge in (neurons) brain cells... It is one of the world's oldest recognized conditions, with written records dating back to 4000 BC. The term "epilepsy" derives from the Greek word for "attack," reflecting the sudden onset of seizures. The condition's neurological basis was not understood until the 19th century. Globally, epilepsy affects over 50 million people, making it one of the most common neurological diseases. Incidence rates are highest in young children and older adults. Up to 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries, where access to treatment and care can be significantly limited. The discovery of epilepsy's causes and treatments has evolved over centuries, from ancient misconceptions associating seizures with supernatural phenomena, to the 19th century, when scientists like John Hughlings Jackson began to understand its neurological underpinnings. Today, treatments include medications, surgical interventions, and dietary changes, though approximately 30% of individuals with epilepsy live with treatment-resistant forms of the condition. More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilepsy Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.