International Women’s Day 2021: Purpose, Theme, History
The day of 8th March is observed as International Women’s Day across the world in order to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
International Women’s Day Theme 2021:
- the theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
- the campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge.
International Women’s Day History:
- in 1911, this day was observed for the first time by the early 20th century Marxist from Germany Clara Zetkin.
- Two years later, in 1913, the date was changed to March 8, and it continues to be celebrated as such every year.
Inspirational Women’s Day quotes
A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.” –Loretta Young
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa, Activist.
“Women are incredible in groups together. Terrifying. Men have nothing on them.” –Michael Hutchence
“You don’t have to play masculine to be a strong woman.” –Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Who was Germany Clara Zetkin?
- Zetkin was born in the year 1857 in Germany’s Wiederau.
- She trained as a teacher, and was associated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) — one of the two major political parties in the country today.
- She was a part of both the labour movement and the women’s movement.