Did You Know?
Did you know that the first International Women's Day took place over 110 years ago?
The predecessor to International Women's Day was called National Woman's Day.* This event, organized by the Socialist Party of America at the behest of women's rights pioneer Theresa Malkiel,* was held in New York on February 28, 1909.*
Concentración del Sindicato de Estudiantes en calle Preciados con motivo de la Huelga Feminista 8M de 2019. Author: Garabata • Wikimedia Commons
Women’s Rights Matter More Than Ever!
Today’s news headlines make it clear; we have more work to do. **
Women still have to strive for equality despite over one hundred years of struggle and progress.
Lesotho women protesting violence against women at a National Women's Day protest at National University of Lesotho. Author: K. Kendall • Wikimedia Commons
We Have A Lot More To Do!
Women’s Day March poster from the Womens Liberation Workshop in London. Author: Womens Liberation Workshop in London • Wikimedia Commons