International Women’s Day: Why Do We Do It?

Case Management Focus

In this week’s article, I wanted to write about International Women’s Day, as I was unfamiliar with it, and I had seen a lot of coverage over the past few weeks in the news and on social media. 

So, what is International Women’s Day (IWD)? 

IWD is a really a full month dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide. Marked by millions of people on March 8, 2025, IWD celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and calls for action to accelerate gender equality. IWD provides a platform for engaging with communities, reflecting on progress, and committing to positive action. Participation in IWD ensures that progress toward equality remains on the global agenda and positive action prevails. 

I have had a good life and a successful career as a woman. I have not felt bullied or ignored in my career as a nurse, yet overall I have been welcomed and well respectd. I have been blessed with a loving and supportive husband who has been my biggest supporter in all my endeavors. I know this is not true for many women, and as a result their lives have been difficult, hurtful, and complex. Yet, amazingly, they carry on. I wonder if I would be as strong if challenged as they were?  

Over the years, many family members, friends, and colleagues have supported me personally and professionally in all my endeavors. I appreciate their support and work to do my best to live up to their expectations. 

As nursing and case management are primarily made up of females, many of my female peers and colleagues have supported and recognized me for my work. I have also supported and recognized many women who were doing important work. I continued to do this because I respect them and their work. Not to be one-sided, I have also respected men, and (maybe naively) I thought that was what professionals do, but from some stories I have been told and witnessed in some respected colleagues career it is not a given.  

This year, as part of International Women’s Month, I was honored to be recognized for my work in workers’ compensation as a nurse case manager leader. Dr. Claire Muselman, a leader in the field and part of the editorial team for Workers Compensation.com, produced profiles on women leaders in the workers’ compensation space.  Click here to read my shout-out. The entire series is being archived on the workers compensation website and once it is posted, I will share the link.  

The series made me realize, maybe for the first time, that WE, WOMEN, need to support each other and stand up to ensure we are heard and respected. We must also use our voices to call for change when equity, inclusion, and diversity are not being practiced. As a result, from now on, I will be more aware of the inequities many women face and will do my best to support them in their work and lives. We have to stand together! 

Thank you for reading this post. Have a good week! 

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