and the 1980 announcement by President Jimmy Carter proclaiming the week of March 8 as “National Women's History Week.” Best ways to participate in International Women’s Day There are ...

justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Saturday. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day is ...

Each year, the National Women’s History Alliance designates ... minds and futures of all generations. International Women’s Day, celebrated March 8, is themed “For ALL women and girls ...

The origins of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th-century labor movements. The first National Women's Day was observed in the U.S. in 1909, following a declaration by ...

In 1909, the Socialist Party of America held the first National Women's Day, with meetings across the country about women's issues such as better pay, the right to vote and gender equality.