International Women’s Day is an important global event that honors women’s history. Since the early 1900s, people from around the globe have come together in support of women’s rights and to celebrate the worldwide achievements of women. This important day takes place on March 8th of every year. Celebrated during Women’s History Month in the U.S., this global recognition allows us to collectively discover, uplift, and praise women for their contributions and achievements. 

The history to present:

National declarations for women’s rights in the 1800s built the foundation for an international movement. In 1909, an official day of recognition for women’s rights took place in the United States and soon expanded to other countries. International Women’s Day was recognized for the first time on March 19th, 1911. One million people attended rallies in support of women’s rights…to vote, hold public office, get vocational training, and fight discrimination.

International Women’s Day is now celebrated in over 100 countries, using themes and colors to symbolize important values. Purple represents justice and dignity. White symbolizes purity. Green stands for hope.

Why is this day so important?

• Women contribute to history, culture, and society. It continues to be important that we honor the contributions of women around the world. Intentionally setting aside one day to collectively uplift the often overlooked contributions of women ensures recognition of women’s economic, political, and social accomplishments.

• Awareness can lead to action. Increasing the visibility of women’s achievements can move us closer to equality. By celebrating International Women’s Day, we improve our awareness of women’s history and increase our understanding of bias, discrimination, and inequity. This awareness pushes individuals to take actionable steps that can lead to change.

• Gender inequality exists worldwide. International Women’s Day helps us acknowledge inequity, the like gender gap pay, and work toward a more equitable future.

Remember women who changed your life:

Mothers, wives, grandmothers, close friends, mentors…women’s influence comes from all around, in a multitude of ways. Take time this International Women’s Day to commemorate the ways, large and small, public and private, the strong women who defined you. Celebrate them!

The Deich Team believes strongly that every girl deserves respect and love because when little girls dream and feel supported, they become strong women with a vision. Here’s to every girl/woman feeling supported!