International Women’s Week

Empower and celebrate the women in your life during International Women's Week! Discover their inspiring stories and contributions.

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March 2

History of International Women’s Week

International Women’s Week Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1909</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Women's Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first International Women's Day was observed, kick-starting an annual celebration honoring the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women's Day Goes International</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Women's Day was recognized and celebrated in several European countries, representing a significant step towards aligning global perspectives on women's rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations officially started celebrating International Women's Day, gaining an influential body's recognition and resources to boost global awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women’s History Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>Women's History Week, a precursor to International Women's Week, was launched in the United States to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of women.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expanding to Women's Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Women's Week started being observed on a global scale, offering a more comprehensive opportunity to celebrate and empower women around the world.</div></div></div>

How to Celebrate International Women’s Week

<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hold an inspiring women seminar</h3><p class='facts-text'>You can organize a seminar or a webinar and invite speakers to talk about the inspiring women in their lives or in history. It can be a great learning experience for you and those who attend.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a book club focused on female authors</h3><p class='facts-text'>Celebrate women's stories by starting a book club that only reads books by female authors. Not only will you be supporting women writers, but you’ll also be expanding your horizons by reading diverse narratives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a tribute wall</h3><p class='facts-text'>Designate a wall in your work or home as a tribute to inspirational women. Allow anyone to add pictures, quotes, and anecdotes of women who inspired them. This could serve as a daily reminder of the countless women who have made a difference.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a charity event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use International Women’s Week as an opportunity to give back. Organize a charity event or fundraiser that supports an organization dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Watch films directed by women</h3><p class='facts-text'>Host a movie night (or nights) during International Women's Week and exclusively watch films directed by women. This is a great way to support women in film and discover new perspectives.</p></div></div>

Why International Women’s Week is Important

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates Women's Achievements</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Women's Week offers an entire week dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments, progress and contribution of women all around the world. This special observance serves as a reminder of how far we've come in the fight for gender equality and gives us the opportunity to recognize the strong, compassionate, and dedicated women in our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Empowers All Women</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This weeklong celebration encourages everyone to cherish, respect and empower women of all backgrounds by acknowledging all they have achieved. It also encourages men and women alike to continue making efforts towards achieving full gender equality. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Educates about Women's Struggles and Triumphs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Women's Week is also about bringing awareness to societal and historical issues that women have faced and still face today. By highlighting these challenges and the triumphs made in overcoming them, we can better understand, appreciate, and contribute to the ongoing fight for equality.</p></div></div>