Women's Day

What

Women's Day

When

3/8/2016

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements throughout the world. Its purpose is to promote women’s equality, encourage support for repressed women and promote appreciation toward women everywhere. Many organizations, including the United Nations use this day to also celebrate extraordinary achievements of ordinary women.

International Women's Day was initially promoted by the Socialist Party of America. In 1909 they designated this day in remembrance of a major strike by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union. The holiday is now recognized Internationally and is an Official National Holiday for many countries, including: China, Russia and Ukraine. It is observed annually on March 8th.

Resources
* http://www.internationalwomensday.com/