International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on 8 March every year and is a day of global celebration of women’s achievements. 2011 is the centenary year.
Many organisations and governments observe IWD by holding large and small-scale events that honour the advances made by women and also provide a reminder of the continued action needed to ensure these advances are maintained and built upon to achieve women’s equality in all aspects of life.
Source: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Equality/18500/17603
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