It was first organised in by the early 20th century Marxist from Germany Clara Zetkin. She trained as a teacher, and was associated with the Social Democratic Party SPD — one of the two major political parties in the country today.
In the s, when anti-socialist laws were enforced by German leader Otto von Bismarck, Zetkin went into a self-imposed exile in Switzerland and France. During this time, she wrote and distributed proscribed literature, and met leading socialists of the time. It will draw leaders, visionaries, and activists from around the world, safely on a virtual platform, to push for transformative and lasting change for generations to come. Learn more about the Generation Equality Forum , meet the activists , and get inspired by stories of women leaders we admire.
ActforEqual is a new campaign to drive attention, excitement and action towards the upcoming Generation Equality Forum.
Through the campaign you can show your support, take action for gender equality and help propel major commitments to the Action Coalition Goals. The Generation Equality Forum, a milestone for gender equality investment and actions, kicks off in Mexico City from 29 — 31 March, and culminates in Paris in June It will draw leaders, visionaries, and activists from around the world, via a safe virtual platform, to push for transformative and lasting change for generations to come. International Women's Day March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. International Women's Day theme. Search IWD events. International Women's Day Partners. International Women's Day Charity Partners.
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