International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated each year on March 8, throws the spotlight on women and their rights. Beginning early 1900s, IWD is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality,” according to the official IWD website.

IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge

The theme of 2021 is Let’s all choose to challenge. “We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women‘s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world. From challenge comes change, so let’s all choose to challenge,” states the website.

To help spread the word and capture the spirit of the day, here are some inspirational quotes.

A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.” –Loretta Young

There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa.

Where there is a woman, there is magic.” –Ntozake Shange