The Importance of International Women's Day – Celebrating Strength & Success
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Introduction
Every year on 8th March, the globe unites to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), a day to honor the achievements, courage, and contributions of women across the globe. In science and commerce, in sports and social service, women have been shattering stereotypes and charting a course towards a more equitable, improved future.
But Women's Day is not only a celebration—it is also a reminder of the continuing struggle for gender equality, equal opportunities, and women empowerment. This blog touches upon why Women's Day is not important, how we can all be part of the movement, and how much distance we still have to travel.
Why We Celebrate Women's Day?
The first Women's Day on a national scale was observed in 1909 in the US, but in 1911 the movement turned global. Since then, Women's Day has been a global event, marking:
✔ Gender Equality – Encouraging equal rights in education, employment, and leadership.
✔ Women's Achievements – Identifying women who have accomplished great things for society.
✔ Empowerment & Representation – Empowering women to take leadership roles in all sectors.
✔ Awareness & Action – Focus on women's issues, i.e., gender wage discrimination, discrimination in labor, violence against women.
How do we celebrate Women's Day?
1. Enable Women-Owned Enterprises
One of the greatest ways to celebrate is by shopping from women-owned businesses and companies. Fashion, home furnishings, or cosmetics, all are supported by shopping from female-owned businesses, which economically empower women.
2. Be Appreciative of Women Around You
Send a thoughtful note, a little gift, or a thank you to the women in your life—your mother, sister, friend, or mentor. Acknowledgment travels far!
3. Plan for Women's Rights
Engage in gender equality movements and discourse. Use your social media to raise awareness on women issues, ally with feminist movements, or sponsor organizations that empower women.
4. Educate Yourself & Others
Read inspirational women, feminist, and gender equality books, documentaries, and podcasts. Learning is the starting point of change.
5. Join Women's Day activities
Various institutions organize workshops, forums, and networking events on women empowerment. Join and be a part of the movement!
Conclusion
Women's Day is not a holiday—it's a revolution. It's a call to remember the struggles that women have already overcome, and the struggles that are yet to come. This March 8, let us vow to empower, to support, and to struggle for women's rights.
Happy Women's Day!
