Happy International Women’s Day (IWD)!
As you’ve probably heard, there are plenty of ways to embrace the day, from supporting women-owned businesses, sending the women in your life International Women’s Day quotes and Happy Women’s Day messages, and exchanging International Women’s Day flowers.
But do you actually know the fundamental International Women’s Day facts, like what Women’s Day is and the history behind it? The answers to both questions (and more) are fascinating.
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| 6 International Women’s Day Facts You Need to Know! |
Keep reading for everything you need to know about International Women’s Day 2021, including this year’s theme and hashtags.
1. When is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 every year to celebrate women’s rights and inspire people to act in the ongoing fight for gender equality. This year, March 8 falls on a Monday.2. What is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day is a United Nations-sanctioned global holiday. It celebrates women’s contributions to society, raises awareness about the fight for gender parity, and inspires support for organizations that help women globally.3. What is the International Women’s Day history?
According to the United Nations, International Women’s Day started in America in 1909, when the Socialist Party of America took to the streets to honor garment workers who had protested against inhumane working conditions the year before. They called it National Women’s Day, and it took place on February 28. The following year, the Social International established Women’s Day in Copenhagen to celebrate those working for women’s rights and universal suffrage.In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated the first official International Women’s Day on March 19. More than one million people attended rallies focused on suffrage, representation, education, and workers’ rights. Over the next few years, more countries in Europe marked the holiday on March 8. It wasn’t until March 8, 1975, when, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations celebrated it as an official holiday. Since 1975, the holiday has gained awareness around the globe as a way to recognize women.
4. What is the International Women’s Day logo?
The International Women’s Day logo is a looping, arrowed circle with the female (or Venus) gender symbol at the inset. Groups and organizations that would like to use the logo, and align with what International Women's Day wants to represent, can get more information on the terms of use and how to register the necessary IWD account on the International Women's Day site.5. What is the International Women's Day theme for 2021?
The International Women’s Day theme for 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, which highlights the importance of challenging biases and misconceptions in the interest of creating a more inclusive and gender-equal world. |
| 6 International Women’s Day Facts You Need to Know! |
The 2020 theme was #EachforEqual; 2019’s was #BalanceforBetter. In 2018, the theme of International Women’s Day was #PressforProgress, the 2017 Women’s Day theme was #BeBoldforChange, and the 2016 theme was #PledgeforParity.
The UN also issued a 2021 theme: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future an a COVID-10 world.” The UN’s 2021 theme celebrates efforts from girls and women in creating a more equal future and COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
6. What are the International Women’s Day 2021 hashtags?
For starters, you can use #WomensDay on Twitter; the same Women’s Day hashtag on Instagram has generated almost 3 million posts.This year’s hashtags also include the thematic #ChooseToChallenge, the straightforward #IWD2021, #InternationalWomensDay, and #SeeHer. www.realsimple.com
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