International Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March every year. The day celebrates womanhood all across the globe. This year, the special day is falling on a Sunday. Do you know the day celebrates a campaign theme every year? This year, the theme for women's day is #EachforEqual. This year, we will be celebrated gender equality all across the globe.
Before the big celebration, we thought of taking you back to the time when it all began. There is a history behind the International Women's Day. Read on to know.
Women's Day celebrated the achievements of women in different fields. The day also focuses on gender equality and women's rights. Through years, women and men have been compared on the basis of their income, education among other things. However, with time, women have managed to come a long way and broke all the barriers. International Women's Day celebrates the strength of women and their achievements.
Why Do We Celebrate Women's Day On 8th March?
The history behind this day dates back to around 108 years. In the year 1909, the Socialist Party of America celebrated this day when around 15,000 women came along and protested low pay, long work hours and lack of voting rights in New York.
It was in the year 1911 when Russia started celebrating the day on 8th March. In the year 1913, it was declared an official holiday.
Theme For International Women's Day 2020
As we shared with you, this year's theme is #Eachfor Equal. The United Nations Organisation's site states, "We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world. Let's all be #EachforEqual."
This year's theme focuses on "collective individualism". This means that every individual in the world has a large impact on society. Every individual is a part of a whole and their action, mindset can affect the society in some way or the other.
Do you know, International Women's Day is an official holiday in a lot of countries? It has been announced as a holiday in countries like Afghanistan, Russia, and Vietnam among others.
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International Women's Day is celebrated with full fervour all across the world. There are a lot of events which are organised on this special day worldwide. Cultural events, exhibitions, festivals are held to celebrate the day. In a lot of countries, women wear purple on this day as it signifies justice and dignity.
Women's day is a day to celebrate every woman in your life. How are you celebrating the day this year? Also, do let us know how you are planning to contribute to this year's theme - EachforEqual. Share with us!
International Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March every year. The day celebrates womanhood all across the globe. This year, the special day is falling on a Sunday. Do you know the day celebrates a campaign theme every year? This year, the theme for women's day is #EachforEqual. This year, we will be celebrated gender equality all across the globe.
Before the big celebration, we thought of taking you back to the time when it all began. There is a history behind the International Women's Day. Read on to know.
Women's Day celebrated the achievements of women in different fields. The day also focuses on gender equality and women's rights. Through years, women and men have been compared on the basis of their income, education among other things. However, with time, women have managed to come a long way and broke all the barriers. International Women's Day celebrates the strength of women and their achievements.
Why Do We Celebrate Women's Day On 8th March?
The history behind this day dates back to around 108 years. In the year 1909, the Socialist Party of America celebrated this day when around 15,000 women came along and protested low pay, long work hours and lack of voting rights in New York.
It was in the year 1911 when Russia started celebrating the day on 8th March. In the year 1913, it was declared an official holiday.
Theme For International Women's Day 2020
As we shared with you, this year's theme is #Eachfor Equal. The United Nations Organisation's site states, "We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world. Let's all be #EachforEqual."
This year's theme focuses on "collective individualism". This means that every individual in the world has a large impact on society. Every individual is a part of a whole and their action, mindset can affect the society in some way or the other.
Do you know, International Women's Day is an official holiday in a lot of countries? It has been announced as a holiday in countries like Afghanistan, Russia, and Vietnam among others.
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International Women's Day is celebrated with full fervour all across the world. There are a lot of events which are organised on this special day worldwide. Cultural events, exhibitions, festivals are held to celebrate the day. In a lot of countries, women wear purple on this day as it signifies justice and dignity.
Women's day is a day to celebrate every woman in your life. How are you celebrating the day this year? Also, do let us know how you are planning to contribute to this year's theme - EachforEqual. Share with us!
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