International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change. So let's all ChooseToChallenge. International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century with the first gathering held in Learn more about the day's timeline. Purple, green and white are the colors of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity. EQUALITY Equality means ensuring all people have equal opportunities to make the most of their lives and talents, and that no one has poorer life chances due to their background or status - the very core of International Women's Day.
Gender equality refers to women receiving and accessing the same opportunities and benefits as men - but throughout history, women were deemed to have no place in politics. They couldn't stand as candidates for Parliament and they weren't allowed to vote as it was assumed husbands would take responsibility for political matters because a woman's role was seen to be child-rearing and taking care of the home. Strength in numbers and voice are critical in driving change. International Women's Day was founded on collaboration, and continues to be a key element of its power to this day.
Across the world individuals and groups unite, not only to celebrate the achievements of women, but to continue to call for action supporting greater gender parity. Around the world today, as in the past, exists an extensive number of groups and networks all working to improve the social, economic, cultural and political status of women - and International Women's Day is the major day for rallying action, driving visibility and applauding women who make a difference through their achievements.
Through celebrating success, populations not only become more appreciative of the role women play in contributing to society but awareness and expectation is increased that women will not be marginalised, discriminated against or absent from future successes moving forward. Respect for others is a key value underpinning the ethos and agenda of International Women's Day. Respect for others and respect for self play an important part in forging gender equality.
EMPATHY Seeking to understand others, caring for and valuing diversity, and appreciating difference are key to forging deep relationships to affect change.
It's through the ability to understand and share the feelings of others that differing situations and perspectives can be grasped. International Women's Day calls for global understandings about the plight of women - the challenges faced, obstacles endured and changes desired for an inclusive and progressive world. Focusing attention and effort on the way forward, reconciling discrimination through encouraging awareness and banding together to affect positive change is all part of what International Women's Day stands for.
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