Happy International and National Women's Day

Top Ten (10) Questions to ask on International Women's Day

As a man it's easy and unfortunately sad to admit that the astounding women in my life and the lives in many others around the world do not receive the appropriate amount of appreciation and outright gratitude that they deserve.

Because of that and in honor of International Women's Day, I first want to dedicate this post to my incredible mother and sister who both are two of the strongest and brightest women I know.

They also being two of the closest and most important people in my life. I can easily say without them I wouldn't be anywhere close to where I am today, so for that and so much more, thank you!

Also in honor of International and National Women's Day, I've compiled a list of topics as a friendly reminder of the significance of International Women's Day and the overall importance of Women.

What does International Women's Day mean or What is International Women's Day?

What is March 8th? March 8, International Women's Day is the global and national day to celebrate and reflect on the political, cultural, economic and social accomplishments of women. The 8th day of March also marks a call to action for promoting gender equality.

There is no single charity, government, corporation, NGO, academic institution, media hub, or women's network responsible for International Women's Day. Many women's rights organizations develop an annual IWD theme that promotes their particular cause or agenda.

International Women's Day takes the universal day of March 8th for global recognition and a call for gender equivalence.

To recap what International Women's Day is all about, it's about everything from action, advocacy, reflection, celebration, and unity – whatever that looks in your local community and also globally.

When is International Women's Day?

International Women's Day is on March 8th

When is National Women's Day?

National Women's Day is the same as International Women's Day, which means it is on March 8.

When was the first International Women's Day

National Woman's Day is known as the earliest Women's Day observance in the United States. The first and earliest National Women's Day was in New York on February 28, 1909, and organized at the guidance of Theresa Malikiel of the Socialist Party of America. Because of this, some believe Theresa Malikiel is who created International Women's Day.  There is debate claiming the original day of February 28, 1909, was commemorating a women's protest organized by women's garment workers in New York on March 8th, 1857.  But there are also claims that researchers have described this as untrue.

Why is there an international women's day

How to Support International Women's Day

Let start by protecting women!  Here are specific organizations that are working hard to prevent sex trafficking around the world.

Many advocates for women's choice rights but still have them taken from them.  There are unfortunate and unexpected circumstances that appear in women's lives with no legal medical access to abortions.  For these women we want to highlight the very important web women organizations:

What are Notable International Women's Day Marches

International Women's Day March Chicago
International Women's Day March San Diego
International Women's Day March Los Angeles
Women's March Michigan
International Women's Day Washington DC

Notable International Women's Day Speeches

What color to wear on International Women's Day 2020

International Women's Day is Sunday March 8, 2020, and this year's themes are, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights. The theme is aligned with UN Women's new multigenerational campaign, Generation Equality, which marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Purple is the color to wear on International Women's Day for 2020.

Why wear red on International Women's Day

Red was the color worn on International Women's Day in 2018 to demonstrate a sign of solidarity for all women around the world.

What is the flower for International Women's Day

The name of the flower for International Women's Day is called the mimosa flower.

What are Other Notable International Women's Days

International Women's Day for peace and disarmament, May 24th

Here's A Fun Facts About Women Before We Go

In Conclusion

This obviously doesn't even begin to scratch the surface at how incredible and important women are to men, or at least me personally.  Hopefully, this helps other fellow men out there and even score some points along the way.

For the women reading this, Happy International Women's Day and thank you for everything you do day in and day out.  Even if you don't hear it, we see it.