What International Women’s Day 2022 means to the people of Birmingham

BirminghamWorld met people across the city centre to find out what this important event means to them
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 7th Mar 2022, 10:47 BST
Updated 7th Mar 2022, 10:49 BST

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Women across the globe are being celebrated for their impressive achievements - whether that is on the world stage or in their own homes.

This year’s International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8 is themed on breaking the bias.

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The movement seeks to create a works free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination - while being diverse, equitable and inclusive, and celebrating and valuing difference.

BirminghamWorld spoke with people across the city to find out how they view International Women’s Day.

There were many different viewpoints - but there was one common theme. Women are doing amazing things and deserve to be celebrated.

See all the comments in the video at the top of our story.

Happy International Women’s Day to you!

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