What is the International Women's date?
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as gender equality and women's rights. It is a global holiday that has been celebrated for more than a century and calls to action individuals, organizations, and governments to continue to promote gender equality.
The global theme for 2023 is #EmbraceEquity, which is part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness around “Why equal opportunities are no longer enough”. In previous years, themes have included "Choose to Challenge," "Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World," and "Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change." The population of females in the world is 3,986,819,259 as of 31 December 2022.
The origin of International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) dates back to the early 20th century when women worldwide demanded better working conditions, higher wages, and the right to vote.
The first National Women's Day was celebrated in the United States on February 28, 1909, in honor of a strike by garment workers in New York. The following year, German feminist Clara Zetkin proposed that March 8 be recognized as an international day dedicated to the protection of women's rights and gender equality.
The first International Women's Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Women held rallies and demonstrations demanding better working conditions, equal pay, and the right to vote.
In the following years, IWD continued to be celebrated in Europe and gained worldwide recognition in the 1970s when the United Nations officially recognized March 8 as International Women's Day. Since then, IWD has become a global holiday celebrated in many countries around the world.
International Women's Day is celebrated with various events such as rallies, marches, and conferences aimed at raising awareness of women's issues and promoting gender equality. Campaigns and initiatives in support of women's rights are also common, such as B. raising funds for women's organizations, creating educational materials, and advocating for policy changes in support of women.