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International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the amazing achievements of women around the world - join us in recognizing their strength and resilience!
It's time to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8! This special day was first established in 1911 and has been a global event ever since. It is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of women from all walks of life, celebrating their successes, raising awareness about gender equality issues, and advocating for equal rights around the world. Let us take this opportunity to recognize and thank all the inspiring women who have made a positive impact on our lives!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1908</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Women's March</div><div class='timeline-text'>15,000 women marched in New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay, and the right to vote, marking a pivotal moment for women's rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Women's Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first International Women's Day was celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1917</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Russian Women's Strike</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russian women held a strike for "Bread and Peace", ultimately leading to the start of the Russian Revolution and the Tsar’s abdication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Embraces the Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day to promote gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Annual Themes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN introduced annual themes for the holiday. The first theme was: "Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>100th Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>The centenary of International Women's Day was celebrated worldwide, with thousands of events promoting equality and honoring women's achievements.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support a female entrepreneur</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a female-owned business you'd like to support and purchase something from them. You can also donate to organizations that provide mentorship and financial assistance to women entrepreneurs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a female-focused event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for events in your local community that focus on the celebration and advancement of women. This could be anything from a meetup group to a panel discussion on women's rights.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with a female empowerment organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of women and find ways to volunteer your time or resources. This can be anything from providing mentorship to fundraising.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send cards or letters to empower women</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write letters of encouragement or send cards to friends, family, and colleagues who have made an impact in your life or in the lives of others. Show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a women's networking event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event where women can network and connect with one another. Invite inspiring speakers to share their stories and create an opportunity for meaningful conversations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates female achievements</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Women's Day is a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of women around the world. It acknowledges and honors the efforts that women have made in science, business, politics, and other areas over the years.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes gender equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gender equality plays an important role in achieving economic growth, reducing poverty, and fostering social inclusion. International Women’s Day serves as a reminder to us all that we must continue striving towards greater equality between men and women at home and abroad.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness of issues affecting women</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Women’s Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness on topics such as pay equity, inequality in representation in government or in the workplace, access to education, family planning and reproductive healthcare rights, violence against women, and more.</p></div></div>
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. In 2024, International Women's Day will occur on a Friday.
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Mar 8
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