International Women's Day

What exactly is International Women's Day?

Although the day wasn't officially recognized until 1977 by the United Nations, the history of the celebration can be tracked back to the early 20th century, thanks to labour movements across North America and Europe. members of the Women's movements in Russia during
World War-I celebrated the first Women's Day on March 8, 1913 to peacefully protest the war. A year later, Women accross Europe held rallies in solidarity on that same date. Following World War -II, countries from all continents began using March 8 as a marker for advocating women's equality. More than a century later, numerous events and marches still take place on that day to celebrate the achievements of women and to take action.

"2020 is a massive year for gender equality", said Phumzile MIambo Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women. "And the benefots of gender equality are not just for women and girls, for everyone whose lives will be changed by the fairer world that leavesno one behind." 

She explains how even though there's been progress for women that "no countries have achieved gender equality."

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