Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day of celebration of the political, economic and social achievements of women all over the world, past and present. The first International Women's Day events were held in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911. 100 years later, International Women's Day has become a globally celebrated day across many countries. However, activity has not always been on the increase. Australian entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone said:
"A decade ago International Women's Day was disappearing. Activity in Europe, where International Women's Day actually began, was very low. Providing a global online platform helped sustain and accelerate momentum for this important day. Holding only a handful of events ten years ago, the United Kingdom has now become the global leader for International Women's Day activity, followed sharply by Canada, United States and Australia. 2011 will see thousands of events globally for the first time."
Today, social networking has been a helpful tool to fuel International Women's Day activities. International Women’s Day become a mainstream celebration of women's achievements around the world.
Visit www.internationalwomensday.com for more information about International Women’s Day.
