Women are symbols of strength and power. All over the world, women are dominating in various sectors. International Women’s Day, falls on March 8 every year all across the world. This day also marks a call to action to accelerate gender equality. Hence, in this post, we are giving you an overview of the importance, theme, and other vital information related to Women’s Day.
# Reasons to celebrate international women’s day
There are various stories behind women’s day, but some of the main reasons to celebrate it are as follows:
- International women’s day is celebrated to acknowledge the economic, social, political, and cultural achievements of women from all walks of life. It is a day to highlight the struggles and achievements of women.
- It also makes people aware of the rights of women, parity, gender equality, and many more.
In some nations, a celebration of International Women’s Day has now become a public holiday and in Bulgaria and Romania, it is observed as equal to Mother’s Day.
# History of International Women’s Day
In the US, Russia, and other European countries, the international celebration rose out of women’s rights movements. In this movement, they demanded social, civil, political, and religious rights for women. The Socialist Party of America on February 28, 1909, inaugurated the first National Woman’s Day in the United States.
International Women’s Day was first observed in Denmark, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland in the year 1911. At that time women from various European countries participated in demonstrations. The day has been mainly celebrated by communist countries and socialist movements until 1967 when the United Nations acknowledged the day and began to celebrate it as International Women’s Day.
# Why do we celebrate Women’s Day on March 8?
For the celebration, the date of March 8 was chosen because of a reason. The reason behind this is that it marks the day when women in Soviet Russia began protests for the right to vote which they were granted in the year 1917. On the same date, a public holiday was declared later.
# International Women’s Day Importance
International Women’s Day is of great significance as it celebrates womanhood and recognizes her achievements in various sectors. This year 2021, International Women’s Day highlights the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
# Women’s day 2021 theme
Women’s day 2021 theme is ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’. The UN Women website states that it aims to commemorate the wonderful efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, The hashtags for Women’s day 2021 #IWD2021 and #InternationalWomensDay.
# Final Words:
International Women’s Day is a day when we honor women’s immense strength as well as abilities. Women’s day 2021 date is March 8 and uphold feminist values and commemorate womanhood to the fullest. Hence, we hope that through this post, you will understand why women’s day is celebrated? Its importance, theme, and many more. Moreover, celebrate Women’s day 2021 with joy and we wish all women a very Happy Women’s Day.