International Women’s Day 2026: History, significance and the meaning behind purple, white and green symbol

Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day to honour women’s achievements. The day’s colours, purple, white and green, come from the early suffragette movement and symbolise justice, purity and hope.

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