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International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March 2020. To celebrate, we are looking back at some of the most historic moments for women. WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY?
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ounded in 1911 by the almighty Suffragettes, International Women’s Day is a global focus on equality for women. Whilst it means different things to different people, the celebration is clear. Throughout history, women have worked tirelessly to redress inequality in the hope of a better future for their communities, children and themselves. Whether through bold well-documented action or through humble resistance that made it into the history books, women have a long-standing history of united equality. To this day, International Women’s Day is a powerful platform globally that unifies tenacity and drives action for gender equality, while celebrating the s al achievements of women.
WORDS BY HANNAH POON IM
Women unite
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‘W women hen suppor t each ot h er, incredi ble can ha things ppen.’
A light in the dark
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n July 1997, Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan. Her father was a teacher and ran an all-girls school in her village. However, when the Taliban took over, they enforced a ban on girl’s education. As the daughter of a such a loved teacher, Malala enjoyed going to school and at 15, she publicly spoke out on women’s rights to education. However, her speech didn’t go down well and as a resul bus and shot t the head. Aga survived and a she moved to became a fier the fight for w just 17-years-o the youngest receive a Nob in 2014. Today studying Philo and Economic University of O
‘Little girls s with dream become h women wit vision.’
So strong
