International Women’s Rights Day is an annual opportunity to remind us of a society where gender equality will be a tangible reality.
This day serves as a reminder that the fight against violence against women should concern all women, including lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people.
The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 1977, during the International Women’s Year*. This day has its origins in the struggles of female workers and suffragettes in the early 20th century for better working conditions and the right to vote. International Women’s Day has since taken on a global dimension.
Groups and activist associations prepare demonstrations to celebrate victories and achievements and make their demands heard to improve the situation of women and their participation in the political and economic arenas.
There is no official program for Women’s Day. However, the United Nations proposes a theme each year. In 2017, the theme for International Women’s Day was: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”.