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International Women’s Day 2020 #EachforEqual
Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. Supporting and celebrating women’s rights is a year-round responsibility. But on International Women’s Day 2020 (IWD), which is on March 8, 2020, this year, it’s even more important to take a stand for women’s equality.
If you’re not familiar with it, International Women’s Day began in the early 1900s and is an “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality,” according to the official IWD website.
What is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day (IWD) is dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. The day, collectively founded by women, also brings attention to gender parity and women’s rights.
