Research suggests it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity at the current rate of progress. Business leaders must shift their mindset to accelerate action.

International Women's Day originated from the early 20th-century labor and socialist movements, but why is it celebrated on March 8? In 1910, German socialist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of an international day to recognize women's struggles and achievements at the International Socialist Women's Conference.

International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8. According to the official International Women’s Day website, International Women’s Day is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide.