International Women’s Day 2022

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.

International Women's Day (March 8) 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.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.

#IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

IWD 2022 campaign theme: #BreakTheBias

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