ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode celebrated International Women’s Day on 8thMarch 2022. In this regard a gathering representing # Break the Bias. All IISR fraternity expressed their unity in their dress code (Blue) and stood up for the # Break the Bias. Women Cell also organized an inspirational talk on “Swayamsidha: Growing beyond Equality” by Dr. Priya Nair Rajeev, Associate Professor, IIM, Kozhikode. The meeting was presided over by Dr. J. Rema, Director & Chairperson (Women Cell). The chief guest talk addressed on how self sustained women should be, to achieve her dreams and importance of self assessment and self motivation. She also highlighted the development of under privileged women through micro enterprises, thereby bringing tremendous changes in their socio-economic status.