Every year on March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day rejoicing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a day to respect and recognize the extraordinary acts of women and to stand together to advance gender equality around the globe.
Brief History:
While the first observance of a Women’s Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Woman’s Conference to become an “International Woman’s Day (IWD)”. The first international Women’s day was celebrated back in the 1908 when a group of 15,000 women marched on the streets of New York, demanding their rights.
International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on the same day. It is not specific to any country, group or organization.
Theme of 2019 International Women’s day:
This year, International Women’s Day 2019 theme is #BalanceforBetter. It is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Better the balance, better the world.
How do people celebrate Women’s Day?
March 8th is a holiday in Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Armenia and few other countries, while others celebrate it by holding street marches, debates discussions and through a variety of other programmes.
Various women, including political, community, and business leaders, as well as leading educators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and television personalities, are usually invited to speak at various events on the day. Such events may include seminars, conferences, luncheons, dinners or breakfasts. The messages given at these events often focus on various themes such as innovation, the portrayal of women in the media, or the importance of education and career opportunities.
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Many students in schools and other educational settings participate in special lessons, debates or presentations about the importance of women in society, their influence, and issues that affect them. In some countries school children bring gifts to their female teachers and women receive small presents from friends or family members. Many workplaces make a special mention about International Women’s Day through internal newsletters or notices, or by handing out promotional material focusing on the day.
International Women’s day Symbol/Logo:
The International Women’s Day logo is in purple and white and features the symbol of Venus, which is also the symbol of being female.
