International Women’s Day (IWD) will be celebrated in March by people all over the world to mark the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Originating from the global suffrage movement, the earliest Women’s Day celebration was held in New York City on February 28, 1909.
The United Nations adopted the special day in 1977, making March 8 a mainstream global observance. And today is the day that raises awareness about women’s rights and gender equality and shines a spotlight on the beauty of womanhood. In the age of technology, many use social media to share their empowering messages.
Here are some of the best International Women’s Day social media posts with impactful messages we’ve spotted:. The official colours of IWD are purple, green, and white, originating from the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1908. Or, like the poster, simply wear badges or patches associated with the day.
The UK has made progress towards gender equality, but there is still work to be done. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) recently revealed there is still a 13.1 per cent pay disparity which implies that, in comparison to the average man, the average woman works for free for about seven weeks a year.
It added that women are more likely to work part-time and have lower-paying positions as they balance caregiving duties, which accounts for the income gap. Since 2015, one in three nations have not improved and in 18 countries – including South Africa, Afghanistan, and Venezuela – the status of women has worsened. Focus 2030 adds that 40 per cent of women globally reside in nations with restrictive abortion regulations.
As seen by the US Supreme Court's 2022 reverse of Roe v. Wade, which resulted in the prohibition of abortion in 14 States, the right to an abortion can still be threatened even after it has been legalised. Even the UK, which in 1990 legalised abortion up to 24 weeks, isn’t safe.
