It is International Women’s Day in Wednesday March 8th 2023. Celebrate with our fun and informative multiple choice quiz! Test your knowledge of International Women’s Day and the inspiring women who have shaped history. Discover new facts about the incredible achievements of women around the world. From trailblazing aviators to pioneering performers, this quiz is […]
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On Wednesday 8 March 2023, many countries will have a public holiday for International Women’s Day. While it is clearly a good thing to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of women, does it hide a gender gap between public holidays that celebrate people? In 1977, the United Nations declared 8 March as International Women’s Day, […]
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In 1977, the United Nations declared 8th March as International Women’s Day, a day each year when the world should celebrate, recognize and remember women and the accomplishments they have made to society. Since 1996, each year has a theme: The theme of International Women’s Day 2023 is Embrace Equity. Imagine a gender equal world. A world […]
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If you are in the UK, you might not be aware that International Women’s Day (IWD) lives up to its name with it being a public holiday in some 27 countries. The only jurisdiction in the European Union to observe IWD with a public holiday is Berlin, who adopted the holiday in 2019 to address […]
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March 2019 is a month of masks and mischief that starts on Monday 4 March as Carnivals erupt in a riot of colour and music onto the streets of Latin America and beyond. Carnivals began in medieval Europe as a last chance to party before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. This prelude to Easter is […]
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