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International Women's Day: beyond the women's rights movement
Discover the story behind the day and celebrate the strong, inspiring women who have made a difference in the world
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'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.' The quote is by the famous French writer and women's rights activist Simone Beauvoir. The International Women's Day is not just a symbolic achievement. The date commemorates not only the achievements of women, but also remind us that the struggle for gender equality, and the fight against sexual harassment, violence, and discrimination, continues.
We look back at historical events and facts about the origins of the date and celebrate the strong and inspiring women who have made a difference in the world! Check it out!
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