Resource Guides: Women's History Month: March 8: International Women's Day

March 8th is International Women's Day

Celebrated in many countries throughout the world, International Women's Day celebrates women's political, economic, cultural, and social achievements and raises awareness of women's rights.

View quick facts regarding key events in the history of International Women's Day on United Nation's History of the Day.

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International Organizations

Equality Now
Works to achieve legal and systemic change that addresses violence and discrimination against women and girls worldwide.
Center for Reproductive Rights
A global legal advocacy organization that uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights.
International Center for Research on Women
A global research institute, ICRW researches issues that impact the lives of women and girls, such as violence against women, health issues, child marriage, and economic challenges.
UN Women
A United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in all aspects of life worldwide.
Womankind Worldwide
A global, feminist women's right organization that works with women's rights organizations and movements. It aims to end all forms of violence against women and girls, advance women's economic rights, and strengthen women's influence and decision-making power.
Women for Women International
Helps women survivors of war and conflict learn skills, utilize resources, and connect to networks for support to help rebuild their families and communities.
Women's Environment and Development Organization
An advocacy organization that collaborates with partners across the globe. WEDO's goals include empowering women as decision-makers, advocates, and leaders, and affecting sustainable development policies and practices.

Women's History Month: March 8: International Women's Day

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