Important dates in HERstory
When were American women nationally granted the right to vote?
1920
roles and characteristics historically divided into male and female but now referring to many identities
Gender
Pakistani activist for female education and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. She was almost killed at the age of 15 (in 2012) for her beliefs and outspoken views on education for women
Malala Yousafzai
What is the color for international Women's Rights Day?
Purple
Which month is celebrated as Women's history month in several countries?
March
When were French women granted the right to vote?
1944 (April 21st)
unfair treatment of someone because of their religion, race, gender or other personal features
Discrimination
Former First Lady of the United States, she has continued her work in advocating for young women, education, and nutrition since leaving the White House. Her memoir, Becoming, details her journey in finding her voice, and serves as inspiration for other women to do the same.
Michelle Obama
Which amendment to the American Constitution granted women the right to vote?
The 19th amendment
When did women first compete in the Olympic Games?
1900 (First Modern Olympic Games date back to 1896 where only male athletes competed)
When were British women granted the right to vote?
1918
The act of giving someone more control over their life or more power to do something
Empowerment
She is a Chinese American freestyle skier who became the youngest Olympic champion in freestyle skiing. She explained that she wanted to be a role model for Chinese women and girls and to promote their participation in winter sports. She competed for China at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and won 2 medals.
Eileen Gu
What is the average pay gap between men and women (for the same job!) in Europe? in the USA?
12 % in Europe
22 % in the USA
UN Women notes that women currently hold only ...................% of the legal rights of men worldwide, and without action, it could take centuries to close these gaps.
UN Women notes that women currently hold only 64% of the legal rights of men worldwide, and without action, it could take centuries to close these gaps.
In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated the first official International Women's Day on March 19. In what year did the UN celebrate its first official International Women's Day? 1915, 1958 or 1975?
1975
A woman who campaigned for the right of women to vote, especially a member of the early 20th century British group of activitists led by Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst
A suffragette
Aside from her prolific writing repertoire including works like her critically-acclaimed novel The Handmaid's Tale, she is a Canadian activist and inventor. She is an avid lecturer and frequently covers topics surrounding feminism, power, and the environment.
Margaret Atwood
Which English-speaking country first granted women the right to vote?
New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections, from 1893. However women could not stand for election to parliament until 1919, when three women stood (unsuccessfully)
Which American president first proclaimed Women's History Month in 1980?
Women's History Month is observed during March to coincide with international Women's Day on March 8. Women's History Month grew out of a Women's History week celebrated in Sonoma County California in 1978 and in 1980 President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8th 1980 as the first National Women's History Week
On that day, married women gained emancipation in the UK. A law was passed allowing wives to work and open bank accounts without their husbands' consent.
July 13, 1965
To be deprived of the right to vote
Disenfranchised
ex: In the early 20th century, most women were still disenfranchised
She served as a United States Supreme Court justice from 1993 until her passing in 2020. Her endless fight for women's rights was one of her hallmarks, voting against stricter abortion restrictions in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt in 2016. Her initials are RBG...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What are the key themes for this year's edition of Internationals Women's Rights Day?
3 words:
R_ _ _ _ _
J_ _ _ _ _ _
A_ _ _ _ _
The official theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” with a global campaign focus on “Give to Gain.”
Key Themes and Messages
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls emphasizes dismantling structural barriers to equality, including discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful social norms that limit women’s access to justice and decision-making power. The theme calls for tangible actions to ensure legal protections, equal pay, workplace equality, and increased representation in political and corporate leadership.
What is the name of the difference in earnings between women and men?
The Gender Pay gap