International Women’s Day 2018
Most of you probably already know that Women’s History Month is the month of March, but did you know when International Women’s Day was? In case you didn’t, we are here to share some knowledge on the iconic day that we absolutely love celebrating each and every year!
Today, the celebration takes place on the 8th of March every year. Believe it or not, women in Soviet Russia contributed a lot into making the holiday what it is today. It was after they gained suffrage in 1917 that Women’s Day officially became a national holiday there (until eventually becoming a popular celebration by the socialist movement in communist countries in 1967). Then, 10 years later the holiday picked up international recognition when the United Nations began celebrating the day in 1977.
Ultimately, International Women’s Day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement and just a truly special day for all of us to celebrate all kinds of women around the world!
Reese Witherspoon At United Nations
On March 8, 2018, the actress was seen talking on a panel for International Women’s Day at the United Nations.
Ashley Graham At United Nations
The model and her husband Justin Ervin were spotted walking to the annual event, hosted by the United Nations in New York.
Meghan Markle With Prince William
The Duchess of Sussex and her husband greeted young women outside of Millennium Point and learned more about their aspirations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).
Meghan Markle At Millennium Point
Markle attended an event at Millennium Point to celebrate International Women’s Day, which aims to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
