5 important questions (and answers) about International Womens Day Live & Learn [Video]

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a special day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It is celebrated globally on March 8th every year.

IWD is also an opportunity to highlight the call to action to accelerate the work toward gender parity or gender equality. This means ensuring that men and women have equal rights, privileges, and access to opportunities in all aspects of life.

Why do we need to have an International Women’s Day?

Throughout history, trailblazing women have had to fight for the freedom and rights women now enjoy today. These are basic rights such as access to public areas, suffrage, property ownership, education, medical care, and financial independence. Access to these didn’t come instantly or easily. These advances were started and made possible by the hard work and sacrifice of women activists. We have this important day to commemorate their stellar accomplishments.

IWD also reminds …