This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.
March 8th is an important day because this is International Women’s Day. This day is also known as the day of the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.
It was first observed in the year 1909 in New York when women marched in the streets demanding more rights. This day is even a national holiday in some countries!
This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is #PressforProgess.
In the past, women were only looked at as homemakers and rarely had rights. Today women are athletes, actresses, congresswomen, business owners, etc. It is important that women stick together because we can all benefit from the support of one another. From family, to friend groups, to sports teams, we all need to stick together!
On this day, there are festivals, speaking events, gatherings, etc. to mark this special day.
Women are so strong and deserve to have a day, like today, to acknowledge how amazing they are, even though they should be celebrated every single day.