International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. The day aims to honor the achievements of women and bring awareness to gender equality.
History of International Women’s Day
The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19th, 1911. On that day more than one million people gathered at rallies worldwide. The day continued to be celebrated annually. The UN recognized 1975 as International Women’s Year, and began celebrating March 8th as International Women’s Day. Presently, the day is celebrated in more than 100 countries and is an official holiday in more than 25.
2022 Theme
International Women’s Day has a new theme annually. This year’s theme is “Break the Bias.” The theme encourages individuals to imagine a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Our differences should call for celebration, and not judgement. Together we can strive to make these goals a reality.
How to Show Support
There are many ways you can help show support for International Women’s Day and the goals it embodies. Ways to show support include but are not limited to:
- Use the hashtag #BreakTheBias on social media to spread awareness for the day
- Advocate for gender equality in the workplace
- Attend an online panel or discussion
- Shop at a women-owned business
- Donate to a women-centric charity or organization
Learn More
For more information about International Women’s Day, the following resources are suggested:
International Women’s Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
History.com: https://www.history.com/news/the-surprising-history-of-international-womens-day
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