The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021

The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021

Across the world, a number of programs and events are organized on this day to inspire women on the path of growth.

Women's Day celebrations are observed as an annual feature for over a century. It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland post which, when women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, 08 March was declared a national holiday there. Across the world, a number of programs and events are organized on this day to inspire women on the path of growth.

This day also provides an occasion to draw humanity's attention towards the positive changes that can bring about equal opportunity for all women on this earth. In 2021, the theme of Women's Day is 'Choose To Challenge'.

Woman must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression.

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.

A woman is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.

Every man needs a woman when his life is a mess, because just like the game of chess -the queen protects the king. Happy women's day, wifey!

Support women on their way to the top. Trust that they will extend a hand to those who follow. More power to all our lovely ladies on Women's Day 2021!

A woman is a friend, nurturer, guide and partner who shows a man what loving, caring and sharing is. Happy women's day to my special one!

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. Happy women's day!

The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021
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History of International Women’s Day

The International Women’s Day can be traced back to February 28, 1909, when the Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the garment workers’ strike in New York. However, the first official celebrations of International Women’s Day happened in 1911, when women from several European countries (Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland) participated in demonstrations.

More than a million women took to the streets to demand for the right to vote, and the right to hold public offices. Women also protested employment sex discrimination and equal pay.

Another important demonstration in Europe, dating to March 8, 1917, saw women textile workers in St Petersburg (formerly Petrograd) taking over the streets, which later on grew to become the Russian Revolution.

The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021
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The Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. It is one of the most important days of the year to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about women's equality, lobby for accelerated gender parity and fundraise for female-focused charities.

International Women's Day Colours

Some specific colours observed highly on the occasion of International Women's Day are Purple, green and white where Purple signifies justice and dignity, Green symbolizes hope and White represents purity.

The story behind International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2021
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