'International Women's Day', March 8

Simon O'Donovan
Mar 8
2 min read

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March, recognising the achievements, contributions and progress of women across the world. It is also a day to highlight the ongoing fight for equality, opportunity and respect.

The day has its roots in the early 20th-century women’s rights movement, when women campaigned for better working conditions, fair pay and the right to vote. The first International Women’s Day was marked in 1911, and it has since grown into a global celebration observed in more than 100 countries.

Today the day is marked by events, talks, campaigns and celebrations that recognise women in every field — from science and politics to sport, the arts and community leadership. It is both a celebration of how far women have come and a reminder that progress toward gender equality continues.

The traditional colours of International Women’s Day are purple, green and white, symbolising justice, hope and dignity.

Above all, International Women’s Day is about celebrating the achievements of women past and present, while encouraging the next generation to continue pushing for a fairer and more equal world. 💜

CST Song Of The Day – International Women’s Day

CST Song Of The Day for International Women’s Day is “I Am Woman (Hear Me Roar)” by Helen Reddy.

Released in 1972, the song became one of the defining anthems of the women’s movement. Its powerful chorus — “I am woman, hear me roar” — captured the growing confidence, strength and determination of women demanding equality and recognition around the world.

At a time when women were campaigning for equal rights in work, politics and society, the song gave a voice to that momentum and quickly became a global symbol of empowerment. It even won Helen Reddy the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1973.

More than fifty years later, its message still resonates. On International Women’s Day, the song remains a fitting celebration of the achievements, resilience and continuing progress of women everywhere.