'International Women's Day', March 8

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International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March, recognising the achievements, contributions and progress of women across the world. It is also a day to highlight the ongoing fight for equality, opportunity and respect.

The day has its roots in the early 20th-century women’s rights movement, when women campaigned for better working conditions, fair pay and the right to vote. The first International Women’s Day was marked in 1911, and it has since grown into a global celebration observed in more than 100 countries.

Today the day is marked by events, talks, campaigns and celebrations that recognise women in every field — from science and politics to sport, the arts and community leadership. It is both a celebration of how far women have come and a reminder that progress toward gender equality continues.

The traditional colours of International Women’s Day are purple, green and white, symbolising justice, hope and dignity.

Above all, International Women’s Day is about celebrating the achievements of women past and present, while encouraging the next generation to continue pushing for a fairer and more equal world. 💜

There is a video version of this CST activity, aimed at people living at home without accesss to a CST group here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv5OZdKrejY