Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is: “Let’s all Choose to Challenge.” which emphasizes the importance of acknowledging biases and misconceptions so we can create a more inclusive and gender-equal world for all women. International Women's Day was first observed in the United States in 1909 when the Socialist Party of America recognized women workers in New York City who protested against long hours, low pay and lack of voting rights. In 1975 the United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day and in 1996 began to adopt an annual theme for each year. .
International Women’s Day is a day that celebrates women’s rights and inspires people to continue to fight for gender equality. It also recognizes women’s contributions to society and encourages support for organizations that help women globally. If you are interested in celebrating International Women's Day, there are many ways you can participate virtually which include registering for events that are happening world wide.
Women's struggle for equality is something everyone should care about and we should all make an effort to call out gender bias when we see it. Also, we should choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements in order to make this a more inclusive world. Remember to try and take an opportunity today (and everyday) to make a positive change for women as we recognize International Women's Day.
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