International Women’s Day
Mar 8 2023, All day
Abbotsford School District
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th to honour women's achievements and raise awareness of gender equality issues worldwide. The theme for 2023 is: #EmbraceEquity.
The origins of IWD can be traced back to the early 20th century when women across North America and Europe began to demand equal participation in society. In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland held the first International Women's Day on March 19th, with over a million women and men attending public events supporting women's rights. The observance quickly spread to other countries, and in 1975, the United Nations declared March 8th as International Women's Day.
The day is marked by rallies, marches, conferences, and other events held around the world, and it serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality and women's rights.