International Womens Day 2013
International Women’s Day is a globally recognised day to honour and inspire women and their achievements.
There are many ways to celebrate and engage with International Women Day around campus and in the local community on Friday, 8 March. Click here for events this year!
If you are interested in being involved or would like to include an event on our programme, please email hazel.robertson@eusa.ed.ac.uk
Background
International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March each year. The day originated in 1911 as an official day to recognise suffrage and the economic, social and political achievements of women. Today, International Women’s Day is celebrated throughout the world and often highlights the continuing gender inequality.
Further Links for International Women's Day
International Women’s Day organisation
University of Edinburgh’s International Women’s Day Steering Committee