Nationally and Internationally, International women’s day is celebrated on 8th March. This day is celebrated to dedicate women’s achievements in economic, cultural, political and social spheres. This year we are celebrating 108 International Women’s Day.
History of International Women’s Day
International women’s Day is celebrated since the 19th century. Women called Clara Zetkin suggested the idea of International Women Day at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen, in 1910. In 1911 first International Women Day was celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. This day was made official in 1975 when the United Nations (UN) started celebrating the day and set an annual theme.
Significance of Purple Color in International Women’s Day logo
The color Purple signifies justice and dignity. Purple is the color that symbolizes women.
The theme of International Women’s Day 2020
The theme for international women’s day 2020 is #Each for Equal which means we can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.
Information Source: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme
UN Women has also issued a 2020 theme:
“I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights.”The theme is aligned with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, for pursuing equality called Generation Equality. Today, gender equality is not achieved by a single country. Women and girls are still undervalued they earn less than there work and have fewer choices, and go through multiple forms of violence at home and in public spaces.
Information source: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/international-womens-day
How Women’s day celebrated around the world
This day is celebrated in different ways around the globe:
- In Cuba, Russia, Vietnam, and Afghanistan and in 20 more countries it is an official holiday.
- In china women are given half-day at work
- In other parts of the world, women from different backgrounds and cultures are honored on this special day at government and corporate events.