Search for "International Women's Day" on Twitter and the tweets don't stop pouring in -- "Happy International Women's Day" is the third most-trending topic on Twitter. There are tons of the expected, "Happy International Women's Day!" tweets and many insightful ones calling for change or reflecting on womens' accomplishments. There are a few insensitive ones saying women should get back in the kitchen or asking why there is no "International Men's Day," but such diversity of opinions is expected from any mass social network.
InternationalWomensDay.com says this year's theme is, "Connecting girls, inspiring futures." And the entire month of March is Women's History Month.
The first International Women's Day was celebrated on Feb. 28, 1909. Organized by the Socialist Party of America, the day paid tribute to New York garment factory workers who had protested unfair conditions. International Women's Day grew into a national holiday and was a vehicle to protest World War I in some parts of Europe.
Many organizations use today to stage peaceful protests or raise awareness of issues facing women and their communities. Whether you use the day to reflect on the past or focus on the future, here are some of the most clever, thoughtful or funny tweets about International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
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