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March 8th 2017 is International Women’s Day. While demonstrations and events are happening across the globe, leaders, business and charities in Scotland are taking a moment to pay tribute to inspirational and bold women.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who launched her mentoring programme today, wished a happy International Women’s Day to females all over the world.
Happy International Women's Day to women and girls the world over. @womensday #IWD2017
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) March 8, 2017
The army gave a shout-out to all the women who support their services.
Some of the brilliant military & civilian women who support operations & engagement @Fighting51st HQ, on #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD2017 pic.twitter.com/1txhBJHFSu
— The Army in Scotland (@ArmyScotland) March 8, 2017
The National Mining Museum highlighted how women helped to shape Scotland’s mining industry.
To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay we're celebrating the enormous contribution women made to Scotland's mining industry pic.twitter.com/0ZmqH6ToMJ
— NationalMiningMuseum (@NatMiningMuseum) March 8, 2017
The Scotland Office pointed out that more than half the Civil Service workforce is female.
More than half the Civil Service is female (54%) and +40% of senior posts are held by women #InternationalWomensDay @WomenEqualities pic.twitter.com/gYqDDtT5q4
— UK Gov Scotland (@UKGovScotland) March 8, 2017
Transport Scotland let their Communications Manager do the talking.
For #InternationalWomensDay — Rowan Smith on her role as Transport Scotland's Digital Communications Manager. #IWD2017 pic.twitter.com/aneqOyudMI
— Transport Scotland (@transcotland) March 8, 2017
The Scotland weren’t just celebrating women in Scotland, but all over the globe.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the women working to make a difference to people all over the world. @WomenEqualities pic.twitter.com/5YBZmklEbv
— UK Gov Scotland (@UKGovScotland) March 8, 2017
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Be Bold for Change, where woman are being called upon to help create a more gender inclusive world.
UN House Scotland fully supports #InternationalWomensDay #BeBoldForChange #SDG5 https://t.co/Sl3WPU2We8
— UN House Scotland (@UNHouseScotland) March 8, 2017
Seafood Scotland used Twitter to acknowledge the great work of their female staff.
This #InternationalWomensDay we're taking a moment to appreciate all the hard working women in our industry – thank you ladies! pic.twitter.com/MAL0mhvc7j
— Seafood Scotland (@SeafoodScotland) March 8, 2017
Diabetes Scotland gave a big thank you to 54 female scientists who are working with them to changes the lives of people living with Diabetes.
Let's have another shout out for our awesome #women in science for #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/cZiyeU3BDB
— Diabetes Scotland (@DiabetesScot) March 8, 2017
Have you spotted this display at Glasgow Central station?
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Have you spotted our display celebrating female apprentices in @NetworkRailGLC? #ScotAppWeek17 pic.twitter.com/sR3F0XUpSM
— Skills Development Scotland (@skillsdevscot) March 8, 2017
WWF Scotland also paid tribute to women working towards a better future.
Shout out to the incredible women helping build a future where people and nature thrive #InternationalWomensDay #BeBoldForChange pic.twitter.com/sAGS8SZjRR
— WWF Scotland (@WWFScotland) March 8, 2017
Glasgow Science Centre introduced the impressive Sheila Rowan.
Sheila Rowan, Scotland's Chief Scientific Advisor & Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research @UofGlasgow #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/JFvHYzn1ZD
— GlasgowScienceCentre (@gsc1) March 8, 2017
It’s not just modern women receiving praise – BBC Radio Scotland gave us a history lesson in amazing Scottish women.
It's #InternationalWomensDay, so here's 3 incredible and inspiring Scottish women that we think you should know about. pic.twitter.com/f9YqQoSicw
— BBC Radio Scotland (@BBCRadioScot) March 8, 2017
MS Society Scotland shared this lovely video of a inspirational mum.
We love this little video tweeted by Hannah about her amazing mum!! #InternationalWomensDay on Wed – who is your inspiring woman? https://t.co/W0RDgtLlRJ
— MS Society Scotland (@mssocietyscot) March 6, 2017
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