March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done.

The beginnings of International Women’s Day can be traced back to the early twentieth century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society. International Women’s Day first took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. That day, over a million women and men attended public events to show their support. Other countries began to observe and celebrate this day in the years that followed. The United Nations recognized 1975 as International Women’s Year and began celebrating March 8 as International Women’s Day.

Today, International Women’s Day is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries worldwide.

The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is Invest in women: Accelerate progress.

It’s a call to action and a reminder that gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier, more prosperous, and more inclusive communities.

We all have a role to play in building a future where everyone can reach their full potential.

It is time to act – because women’s success is everyone’s success.

Ways to get involved

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  • Use the International Women’s Day 2024 background below during your virtual meetings.
  • Learn more about inspiring Canadian women and gender equality in Canada:
  • Watch Heritage Minutes videos on inspiring Canadian women.

International Women’s Day 2024 digital toolkit

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The Article originally Appeared at: 

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en 

and https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/international-womens-day/2024-theme.html

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