International Women’s Day – What there is to know

Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated. But what do you know about the day?

International Women’s Day is celebrated to commemorate and honour women’s accomplishments, raise awareness about gender disparities and discrimination, as well as promote global support for women.

IWD is celebrated at the start of Women’s History Month, a month wheres the achievements of Women throughout history is celebrated and spoken about.

Origin and Historical Roots:

International Women’s Day (IWD) traces its origins to the early 20th-century labour and socialist movements. The inaugural National Women’s Day, organised by the Socialist movement in the United States, took place on February 28, 1909. The concept of transforming it into an international event gained momentum at the 1910 International Women’s Conference.

The United Nations officially endorsed this date in 1977, establishing it as a day to honour women worldwide.

This years theme: ‘Inspire Inclusion’

The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we create a better world to be in. When women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. The encourages people to speak out against discrimination, challenge stereotypes, beat bias and seek out inclusion. The theme is not just for the day, it is for the whole month, and to continue day to day.

You can read more about a definition of what it means to inspire inclusion here.

International Women’s Day is celebrated with certain colours

Purple, green, and white are the colours of International Women’s Day, according to the International Women’s Day website. The colours reportedly originated from suffragists in the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the U.K. in the early 1900s and were transported to the U.S.

International Women’s Day Logo:

The logo features a symbol resembling the female gender sign with a raised fist, symbolising solidarity and the continuous struggle for women’s rights.

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