March 8 - International Women's Day

From International Planned Parenthood Federation

Today is International Women's Day, a day dedicated to all the women who have struggled to participate in society as men's equals and made history in the process.

There is a lot to celebrate -- from Michelle Bachelet, Chile's new President-Elect, a single mother of three and Chile's first woman President to Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson, Liberia's new leader, an economist, mother of four and the first female President of an African nation, women are taking on a new level of global leadership.

While these are very important and exciting achievements there is still a long way to go to truly achieve women's equality around the world.

Please join us in celebrating International Women's Day by calling on the United Nations to honor its commitment to women around the world by electing a woman to serve as its Secretary-General this year.

Click here now to send a free message asking the UN Security Council members to elect a woman leader in 2006.

The UN is a powerful force for advancing the status of women worldwide and one of International Women's Day biggest supporters. That's why we're asking the UN to make history in 2006 by choosing a woman to serve as its Secretary-General for the first time in its 60 year history.

There are many highly qualified women from all regions of the world who could do the job of UN Secretary-General and do it well. Click here for a short sampling of qualified candidates.

Click here now to send your message asking the Security Council members to nominate one of these many highly qualified women candidates.

Please help us spread the word about this campaign -- click here to send a message to ten friends asking them to join you in celebrating International Women's Day by contacting the United Nations.

Thanks for your help and a happy International Women's Day to you!