International Women's Day (IWD) has a rich history, and 1975 was a particularly significant year. The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day in 1975, which was declared "International Women's Year". This marked a major milestone in the global recognition of women's rights and gender equality.
The origins of International Women's Day date back to the early 20th century. It was first celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, where more than one million people attended rallies demanding women's rights to work, vote, and hold public office. The date was later moved to March 8, which has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since.
In 1975, the United Nations' involvement helped to elevate the significance of International Women's Day, promoting it as a day to celebrate women's achievements and advocate for gender equality worldwide. The UN's recognition of the day also encouraged more countries to observe it and brought greater attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.
