International Women's Day: A History

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to raise awareness about gender equality and to call for action to accelerate gender parity.

The history of IWD

The history of IWD dates back to the early 1900s. In 1908, 15,000 women marched through the streets of New York City to demand better working conditions and equal pay. The following year, the Socialist Party of America declared the first National Women's Day on February 28.

In 1910, at the Second International Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin, a German socialist, proposed that an International Women's Day be celebrated every year. The conference agreed, and the first IWD was celebrated on March 19, 1911.

IWD today

Today, IWD is celebrated in over 100 countries around the world. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to call for action to achieve gender equality.

The theme for IWD 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. This theme calls for everyone to embrace equity and to commit to creating a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender.

How you can celebrate IWD

There are many ways to celebrate IWD. Here are a few ideas:

Attend an IWD event in your community.
Donate to an organization that supports women's rights.
Volunteer your time to help women in need.
Educate yourself about gender equality.
Talk to your friends and family about the importance of gender equality.
IWD is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to call for action to achieve gender equality. Let's all embrace equity and commit to creating a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

The International Women's Day website: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/