Happy international women's day to all the ladies around the world! It is celebrated annually on March 8. So, what is women's day? basically it is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution or women's network is solely responsible for international women's day.
International Women's Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action whatever that looks globally a local level. But one thing for sure, International Women's Day has been occurring for well over a century and continue's to grow from strength to strength.
The colours that signify the international women's day internationally is purple because it is a colour that symbolising women. Historically the combination of purple, green and white to symbolise the women's equality. Purple signifies justice and dignity, while green is symbolise hope. White represents purity but is no longer used due to 'purity' being a controversial concept.