How International Women's Day is celebrated

by Nataliia Bezverkha

Happy International Women's Day

Held annually on March 8th, International Women's Day is a global day to celebrate women’s economic, political, and social advancements and highlight the steps that still need to be made to achieve gender equality.
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It grows every year, as women around the world pause to reflect and make plans for change, often wearing purple to symbolize justice and dignity and green for hope.
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Celebrations range from the giving and receiving of gifts to political demonstrations and protests depending where you live.
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International Women's Day

Let's look at how we celebrate International Women's Day around the world

AUSTRALIA - Gifting bright flowers to co-workers and women in their life. Events  are held featuring prominent women in their fields, speaking publicly to call for more representation, equality and diversity.

ITALY - Traditionally they gift a bunch of small yellow wattle flowers (Not in season in Australia).  Also seen to symbolize female strength, it’s common for women to gift flowers to each other as a sign of female solidarity. 

UNITED STATES - Known as Women’s History Month. Looking at women’s achievements throughout history. Capital cities host rallies, conferences, and business events bringing together conversation and thought leadership around the topic.

ROMANIA - The day to recognize mothers, grandmothers, and friends by giving them cards and flowers.

CHINA - Employers are encouraged to give their female staff a half-day off and men are encouraged to purchase presents for the women in their lives.

UNITED KINGDOM - Women of the World festival features speakers, activists, and performers who come together to tackle the issues facing women globally. 

ARGENTINA -  Typically marked by giving presents to the women in their lives.

CHILE - The day is marked by marches through several cities, particularly Santiago the capital, with protesters likely wearing green handkerchiefs to symbolize their support of sexual and reproductive rights.

 

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Women's day hamper

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Women's day tulip bunch

Spoil her with this bunch of pink & yellow tulips decorated with quality paper & Italian ribbons. Women's day card included.
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Women's day flowers in a posy bag

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Wishing you a wonderful International Women's Day. We hope you get to celebrate with all the women in your life and reflect on their wonderful achievements.
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Comment below and let us know how you celebrate International Women's Day

 

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Have a wonderfully bright day from Floral Atelier Team

 

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