International Women’s Day

Initiated in the United States in 1909, this day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977.  It is now observed worldwide as a day to recognize women's achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality.

To know more about the history of International Women's Day, please follow the below link   https://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml

To get an update about the 2020 theme of International Women's Day in Canada, please follow the below link             https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemoration/iwd-jif/index-en.html. 

Or if you want to take part in a local event, don't miss out on Nanaimo’s 5th Wikipedia Edit-a-thon & Community of Practice Meet up! Register here https://viu-ca.libcal.com/event/3540346.