International Women’s Day has a long history dating back to the early twentieth century. The first documented Women's Day was observed in the United States on February 28th.

Landmark occasions in the history of International Women’s Day includes the first organized strike by female labor in 1857; the founding of the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903; the ...

Organizers of International Women’s Day 2018 hope to ride that wave of activism with this year's theme: #PressforProgress — a push for gender parity worldwide.

Countries around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. The day not only recognizes the achievements made by women, but also brings awareness to the obstacles ...

Over the next decade, International Women’s Day became a day for protests against the burgeoning imperialist war in Europe, and in 1917, Russian women demanded “peace, land, and bread.” ...

Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day is a global celebration — and a call to action — marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world, ranging from combative protests to charity runs.

International Women’s Day traces its lineage back to the very founding of America, and tied it to a letter sent by First Lady Abigail Smith Adams in 1776, which urged the Continental Congress to ...

International Women’s Day is a global day that celebrates the achievements of women everywhere and raises awareness about gender equality. Every year, it’s celebrated on March 8, which also ...

International Women’s Day affords an opportunity to reflect on the victories and ongoing struggles faced by women around the world. This year, there is much to celebrate—particularly in the ...

International Women’s Day is observed on March 8 after a massive protest in Russia on Feb. 23, 1917, that led to the country’s eventual withdrawal from the war. At the time, ...