Celebrate International Women’s Day by dressing head-to-toe in purple.
From 1908, the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in Great Britain adopted the color scheme of purple, white and green to symbolize the plight of the Suffragettes. At the same time 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. The three colors were used for banners, flags, rosettes and badges to show solidarity. Purple symbolized justice and dignity - two values strongly associated with women's equality.
The first International Women's Day was held in 1911. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.
Mix and match between different shades of purple dresses and shoes
Red lipstick pulls this look together
LETS CLOSE THE GENDER GAP
Organizations like EY and Equita are committed to building a better working world. Did you know that it will be another 80 years until gender parity in the workplace is achieved? EY is committed to accelerating progress with their ‘Women. Fast forward’ program. Equita is making a difference by making the tech industry a safe place for women by partnering with wehadenough initiative.
You can make a difference – shout loudly in support using @womensday and an array of hashtags: #MakeItHappen #womensday #IWD2015 #internationalwomensday #PaintItPurple.
Our voices are loudest when we raise them together.
