International Women's Day, Women's History Month 101: What you need to know about the celebration

You know it’s almost March when brands and organizations are announcing events, campaigns, and promos leading up to International Women’s Month.

Although women–whether they're queer, trans, or cisgender—deserve to be celebrated throughout the year, March is officially the perfect opportunity to put the spotlight on women and their contributions across several disciplines. It’s also the time to reflect on the ongoing injustices they go through.

To truly understand the essence of Women’s Month, here are the things that you should know about the historic celebration.Everything started in the late 1800s and early 1900s, a point in time when women weren't allowed to vote and the majority of them were hired as domestic servants. While there were opportunities for women in the business and industrial sector, working conditions and better wages have always favored men.

Years after that, many parties followed, hosting international conferences for women all over the world including America, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The inaugural National Women's Day, however, was celebrated every February 28, and February 23 in Russia. According to the Gregorian calendar, however, the date should've been March 8.

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