Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's Day
Women across Latin America are bathing their city streets in purple in commemoration of International Womenโs Day at a time when gender rights advocates in the region face both historic steps forward and setbacks.
Women's Day events highlight major gaps in gender equality
From demands for constitutional rights in Islamabad to calls for economic parity in Manila, Paris and Madrid, International Womenโs Day demonstrations are highlighting the unfinished work of providing equity for half of the planetโs population.
International Womenโs Day Spotlight: Nina Berenato Jewelry
SAN ANTONIO โ This International Womenโs Day, weโre featuring an Austin woman who makes handcrafted jewelry for celebrities and everyday women, lifts up other women-owned businesses and makes Texas women feel empowered. Nina Berenato, ninaberenato.comBerenato still hand crafts each piece of jewelry, then sends the designs to New York to be molded in silicone. Berenato makes it a point to lift up other women-owned businesses, and even dedicates a wall within her Austin store to feature their products. Berenato also offers jewelry making classes at her store, which is located at 3200 Palm Way #152 in Austin. For more information on Nina Berenato Jewelry, visit the storeโs website or follow Berenato on Instagram.
The women KSAT viewers, journalists are honoring for International Womenโs Day
In celebration of Womenโs History Month and International Womenโs Day, we asked KSAT viewers and journalists who they are honoring. Some social media users and KSAT reporters chose well-known historical figures, while others chose lesser-known women who had a significant impact on their lives. Would you like to celebrate a strong woman who has helped shape your life? Tell us in the comment section below who she is and why she is so important to you. I get my strength from the lord and her๐บ๐บ๐บ sassysiretha2611 on InstagramAlexsis Page, KSAT producerMadam Vice President Kamala Harris.