International Women’s Day is an initiative that is meant to drive a gender-equal narrative.
In a world that is male dominant, the initiative recognizes women’s major influence, advocating for an unbiased world that is equitable, inclusive and free of discrimination and stereotypes.
A world that honours and celebrates people’s uniqueness and differences while making sure that women are seen and viewed as equals.
This global women’s equality recognition day was first held on the 8th of March in 1911, with over 100 years in existence, International Women’s Day continues strongly inspiring many activists to fight harder for the cause.
In celebration of this global day, internet users all over the world shared their thoughts, wishing many women a happy International Womens Day.
Amng those who shared their comment on this important day is our women soccer team Banyana Banyana who commented:
To all the incredible women out there, today we celebrate YOU!
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
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— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) March 8, 2024
The Department of International Relations and Cooperative honoured award-winning poet and former television presented Lebo Mashile, a strong gender equality activist on this important day, commenting:
#IWD2024| #InternationalWomensDay| We are honored to have Lebo Mashile, an award-winning poet, author, presenter, actress, & producer. She is a South African household name who is most recognisable for her lyrical and gutsy poetry which has captivated audiences in 28 countries. pic.twitter.com/wiBXoJskZc
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) March 8, 2024
Others shared:
Happy Women’s Day to all the lovely ladies out there who are fighting their own silent battles,fighting the stereotypes of society and much more every single day & still keeps on standing strong against the odd.
You all are Wonderwomen??♀️#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/WYxiemvkq1
— Hagrid (@alishbawhy) March 8, 2024
To all the incredible women out there, today we celebrate YOU!
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
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— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) March 8, 2024
A school in Pietermaritzburg celebrated International Women’s Day by asking learners to come dressed in their opposite gender’s school uniform.
On #InternationalWomensDay , South Africa has taken it to new levels @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/KkZ3bumxY2
— JP (@JimP215560) March 8, 2024
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