The International Women’s Day is annually held on the 8th of March to celebrate women’s achievements worldwide and throughout history. This day grew out of the labour movement to become a UN-recognised annual event. It all started in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. It was the Socialist Party of America who declared the first National Women’s Day, a year later.

Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations (UN) started celebrating the day and later set an annual theme. The first one in 1996 was “Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future”.

International Women’s Day has become a date to celebrate how far women have come in society but also to raise awareness of continued inequality.

It is common in some countries that children give presents to their teachers and usually women receive small presents from friends or family. At work, they usually make a special mention through internal newsletters or by handing out promotional material focusing on the day.

2018 was no exception and so, many digital agencies shared pictures of their team and women who inspire them at work. Take a look!

1. Great statements!

Everyday strong voices speak out in the quest for gender equality. Today we celebrate them. Happy #Internationalwomensday! #IWD2018 #PressforProgress pic.twitter.com/NZKMrGp7Li

— Drive Digital (@drive_digital) March 8, 2018

2. Touching speech, bet you are lucky to have them

#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/RzjCfRghlM

— FΛNTΛSY (@F_i) March 9, 2018

3. They’ve got the power

On #InternationalWomensDay, we’re proud to share the inspiration we get from our strong and independent #WomenOfMirum, today and every day #MirumIWD #IWD2018 #PressForProgress pic.twitter.com/REnAktWhKw

— Mirum (@MirumAgency) March 8, 2018

4. Loving the diversity!

We’re proud to have so many incredible female identifying individuals driving innovation in our field and within our company. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/IEVhOXZ6dC

— Dom & Tom (@Dom_and_tom) March 8, 2018

5. Always better together

@ReadingRoom Liverpool pledging to support gender parity yesterday for #InternationalWomensDay!

Together, we can accelerate the clock.#PressforProgress pic.twitter.com/d6swEdpw1D

— Reading Room Digital (@ReadingRoom) March 9, 2018

6. Wow, so many! Great to see that team

As it’s #InternationalWomensDay we’re celebrating the diverse and talented women of Volume and @_CogCom #IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/ZvJEdYDCsY

— Volume (@VolumeLtd) March 8, 2018

7. Happy day to all of them!

Happy International Women’s day! 🚺 🎉🙌🏾Here are just some of the kick-ass wonderful women here at Rufus #agencylife #internationalwomensday #IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/1aqmMx7lEA

— Rufus Leonard (@rufusleonard) March 8, 2018

8. Global girl power rocks!

Intermarketing is made up of ~almost~ 50% women. Not to mention a top female Managing Partner. Here is a little celebration of some of the girl power in the agency across 4 offices and 3 countries👊🏻💪🏻 #internationalwomensday pic.twitter.com/jyG5VVjUmw

— Intermarketing (@Intermarketing) March 8, 2018

9. Glad to see their smiles

Women here, lead. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/o5Qtms6jYK

— FINE (@wearefine) March 9, 2018

10. Wish we could’ve been on that talk!

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, @Wunderman Health CEO @ChidesterBecky led an inspiring talk at HQ about empowering women to embrace their potential, and to lead others by example. #IWD18 #PressForProgress pic.twitter.com/JH6T0rOY4D

— Wunderman (@Wunderman) March 8, 2018

Thanks for always sharing what is it like your agency life. Happy women’s day to all of you!

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