International Women's Day

When was the first International Women's Day celebrated?

• March 19, 1911

• March 8, 1910

• February 8, 1911

• April 8, 1911

What is the significance of the purple ribbon on International Women's Day?

• The purple ribbon signifies strength, power, loyalty, justice, and dignity.

• The purple ribbon is worn to raise awareness about mental health issues among women.

• The purple ribbon symbolizes the celebration of women's achievements in history.

• The purple ribbon represents a specific organization's campaign for women's rights.

Which country (or group of countries) was the first to officially recognize International Women's Day?

• United States

• Russia

• United Nations

• Austria, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland

Which global celebrations also take place during International Women's Week?

• Mother's Day in Bulgaria

• Independence Day in Ghana

• National Heros and Benefactors Day in Belize

• Teachers' Day in Lebanon

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

• Ada Lovelace

• Rosalind Franklin

• Florence Nightingale

• Marie Curie

What is one major achievement of Malala Yousafzai?

• Invented a new technology

• Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2014

• Discovered a new planet

• Won a Grammy Award

Women make up 49% of total employment across non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations. What percentage of women are STEM workers?

• 17%

• 29%

• 31%

• 42%

In what year did women in Switzerland gain the right to vote?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1993

• 1971

Which of these are true?

• International Women’s Day is an official holiday in some countries.

• There is no sector in which the majority of leadership roles are held by women, even sectors where women make up most of the total workforce.

• A 2021 study found the female share of the global population was just under 50%.

• To imitate men, who started donning high heels in the 1600s as a sign of their masculinity and status, women began to wear heels as well.

What is the theme for International Women's Day 2024?

• Let's Inspire Inclusion

• Breaking barriers for a more inclusive world.

• Empowering women for a brighter future.

• Celebrating women's achievements and contributions.