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, observed annually on March 8, has roots deep in political activism dating back to 1909. Originally held as National Woman鈥檚 Day in New York City, the Socialist Party of America organized the event to address both suffragist and socialist causes. Spreading to Europe, the first International Woman鈥檚 Day, organized by the socialist government of France, was recognized worldwide with over a million women participating. Declared an official Soviet holiday in 1917 by the communist party founder, Vladimir Lenin. Celebrated primarily by socialist countries until the mid-1970鈥檚, the United Nations General Assembly recognized March 8 as International Women鈥檚 Day beginning in 1975.

International Women鈥檚 Day continues to be recognized as a call for equality around the globe. observes Women鈥檚 Day in August as part of Women鈥檚 Month and commemorates a march of the Federation of South African Women (FSAW) in 1956 against the Apartheid government. Regardless of the actual day observed, Women鈥檚 Day represents the importance of equal opportunity for all women regardless of our differences. The 2022 theme of emboldens that premise by encouraging us to work toward eliminating bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

Take Action:

• International Women鈥檚 Day
• United Nations observance of International Women鈥檚 Day:
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• Attach the International Women鈥檚 Day design elements to your email signature and/or use it in your social media

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