Women Tell Us Why We Need International Women’s Day Now More Than Ever

The fight for equality is not over yet

, and while the campaign started out as a day to highlight the everyday gender disparities and discrimination women face, somewhere along the way, it became a commercialised gimmick used by companies to promote their own agenda.

We asked women why they think it is still important to celebrate today, and the responses will reaffirm your belief in the very heart of this cause. It's an opportunity to acknowledge remarkable women now and in our past. Emily Pankhurst, Marie Curie, and Florence Nightingale made history by breaking the mould. Being a strong woman takes a lot of nerve and plenty of practice.It’s important to take time out and reflect on the staggering inequality in force across the world.

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