Happy International Women’s Day!
March 8 is International Women’s Day. The theme of International Women’s Day 2024 is #InspireInclusion. International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world, from Cambodia to Croatia, to honor women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and drive gender parity.
The history of International Women's Day goes back to the labor movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century when women started to demand shorter working hours, better pay, and the right to vote. The Day was first observed in the United States on Feb. 28, 1909, and the idea of an international day for women was proposed at the 1910 International Socialist Women's Conference. By 1911, International Women’s Day was marked for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. International Women’s Day has been observed by the United Nations since 1975. It is a public holiday in many countries around the world and in some countries, International Women’s Day is also celebrated as Mother’s Day.
Ways that you can celebrate International Women's Day this week:
- Take time to acknowledge and express gratitude to women in your life who have made a positive impact on you. Send them a message or spend time with them.
- Participate in mentorship by offering to mentor a woman in your field or seek out a mentor for yourself.
- See some stories from inspiring women:
- Engage with International Women’s Day on campus:
