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International Women’s Day<\/h1>\n

Today marks International Women’s Day.\u00a0 March marks Women’s History Month.\u00a0 Proclaimed by the United Nations in 1977 as an international day of awareness. Often linked to celebrate “labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe”(UN.org). Since then, it has been recognised worldwide.<\/p>\n

History of International Women’s Day<\/h2>\n

International Women\u2019s Day (IWD) is celebrated on the 8th<\/sup>\u00a0of March each year and has been celebrated on this day for over 100 years. Why this day?<\/p>\n

Vladimir Lenin selected the 8th<\/sup> of March to celebrate women\u2019s role in the Russian Revolution in 1917. With promotion from the United Nations in the 1970s, it became a globalised date.<\/p>\n

There has been speculation that the date goes back further to a protest led by women garment workers in New York City in 1857. But historians speculate. March is also the month of Women\u2019s history. This was to link to International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Celebrations of International Women’s Day<\/h2>\n

The aim is to celebrate women\u2019s achievements, promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and raise awareness about discrimination.<\/p>\n

The date was recognised by the United Nations in 1977.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And since the late 1990s, there has been a theme for each year. This year, it is:<\/p>\n

For all Women and Girls: Rights.Equality.Empowerment.<\/p>\n

The UN writes, \u201cThis year\u2019s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation\u2014youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls\u2014as catalysts for lasting change.\u201d (UN.org)<\/p>\n

Additionally, this year marks the 30th<\/sup> anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It is considered to be one of the most progressive documents for women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You can read our previous post on inspiring women from Scotland here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo by Ariele Bonte<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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