Global landmarks light up for International Women’s Day

Photo from internationalwomensday.com

This International Women’s Day, the focus is on inspiring inclusion and investing in the potential of women.

In a global effort to raise awareness and honor women all around the globe, landmarks worldwide are aglow with shades of purple. Fostering collaboration among organizations, this move aims to spotlight the importance of women’s equality.

Partnering with the humanitarian organization CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere), renowned structures like the One World Trade Center, Eiffel Tower Las Vegas and Niagara Falls are joining the endeavor.

This initiative is part of the “She Leads the World” campaign, launched by CARE on March 1, emphasizing the pivotal role of women and girls in driving positive change.

In a statement, Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE, underscored the organization’s commitment to promoting gender equality and social justice.

“This year’s theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ resonates with the #SheLeadsTheWorld campaign, encouraging individuals to share stories of inspiring women. As these landmarks light up in purple hues, they serve as symbols of unity and progress, urging communities worldwide to join the movement towards gender equality.”

The She Leads the World advocacy, centered on sharing stories of inspirational women leaders, is spearheaded by renowned photographer, creative director and CARE Global Advisory Council Member, Nigel Barker.

Here are the landmarks that will illuminate in honor of International Women’s Day and CARE’s She Leads the World campaign:

• Intermodal Facility, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Fountain at Alberta Park, Tuscaloosa, AL
• City Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Council House, Perth, AUS
• Trafalgar Bridge, Perth, AUS
• Union Plaza Building, Little Rock, AZ
• The M, Moreno Valley, CA
• Memorial Park Archway, Stuart, FL
• The Wheel at ICON Park, Orlando, FL
• Sailfish Fountain, Stuart, FL
• Lady of Abundance Fountain, Stuart, FL
• Chicago Skyline, Chicago, IL
• Baltimore City Hall Dome, Baltimore, MD
• Lowry Avenue Bridge, Hennepin, MN
• I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge, MN
• Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids, MS
• Gallery Ramp, Grand Rapids, MS
• Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth, NH
• The High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas, NV
• Eiffel Tower, Las Vegas, NV
• One Five One West 42nd Street, NYC
• Sven, NYC
• One World Trade Center, NYC
• One Bryant Park, NYC
• City Hall Clock Tower, Yonkers, NY
• Peace Bridge, Buffalo, NY
• Niagara Falls, NY
• Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City, OK
• Sakonnet River Bridge, Portsmouth, RI