International Women’s Day marks its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. The holiday was started up in 1911 and has prompted women throughout most of the world to gather together for women’s rights.
Throughout the world, in places as far apart as the UK and Nepal, thousands of events were held to mark the day. It began in 1909, but was then moved to March 8, 1911.
Notable landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Millennium Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, and even the Grand Barriere Bridge joining Rwanda and Congo will all have events for the day.
Google also posted an image on their front page to mark the day as well, which links to a place where people can link up and join events.
The United Nations first honored the event in 1975 and gave a resolution in 1977, adopting a theme for each year. This year, the UN’s theme for the day is for “equal access to education, training and science and technology.”
According to the day’s official website, even more events are being hosted online in what is being described as “the biggest International Women’s Day ever.”
“The day, marked by millions around the world, celebrates the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future,” the website added.
As midnight struck in the Asia-Pacific region, the website was attacked “in an explicit attempt to prevent users from accessing the global hub,” according to the site. It was taken down for a number of hours.
“We are monitoring the attack but women’s spirits will not be dampened by the attempts of those who do not support International Women’s Day. Activity around the world continues to mark the day’s significance as millions of women rise to campaign for equality and celebrate achievement,” said Glenda Stone, the founder of the website.
Throughout the world, in places as far apart as the UK and Nepal, thousands of events were held to mark the day. It began in 1909, but was then moved to March 8, 1911.
Notable landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Millennium Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, and even the Grand Barriere Bridge joining Rwanda and Congo will all have events for the day.
Google also posted an image on their front page to mark the day as well, which links to a place where people can link up and join events.
The United Nations first honored the event in 1975 and gave a resolution in 1977, adopting a theme for each year. This year, the UN’s theme for the day is for “equal access to education, training and science and technology.”
According to the day’s official website, even more events are being hosted online in what is being described as “the biggest International Women’s Day ever.”
“The day, marked by millions around the world, celebrates the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future,” the website added.
As midnight struck in the Asia-Pacific region, the website was attacked “in an explicit attempt to prevent users from accessing the global hub,” according to the site. It was taken down for a number of hours.
“We are monitoring the attack but women’s spirits will not be dampened by the attempts of those who do not support International Women’s Day. Activity around the world continues to mark the day’s significance as millions of women rise to campaign for equality and celebrate achievement,” said Glenda Stone, the founder of the website.
