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Gather together, leaders, it’s International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating it all, girls. The occasion takes many forms on March 8 every year, and is embraced by celebrities and ordinary people alike. Some people celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing the strong women who have impacted their lives. Others use their platform to raise awareness about women’s issues around the world.
While the feminist movement may seem recent, International Women’s Day has deep roots. People celebrated the holiday for the first time in 1911, and the United Nations recognized it in 1977, according to the United Nations website. Since then, the mission has been working to advance the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
Bold women love Michelle Obama and Amal Clooney They used their platforms to take a stand. No matter the message, we’re here for it! For the best International Women’s Day posts, scroll down.
Michelle Obama
The former First Lady marked International Women’s Day with a message against child marriage. On her Instagram page, she described the practice as “one of the biggest threats to girls’ education and empowerment around the world,” as more than 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married every year.
Michelle expanded her thoughts on Time magazine Article co-written with Melinda French GatesAnd Amal Clooney. They explained the tripartite approach taken by activists to eliminate child marriage – taking legal action, supporting local organizations, and empowering women through education.
Keisha
In my model Keisha In a cheeky way, the “Blow” hitmaker simply captioned an Instagram post, “OMG, isn’t it terrible to be a man. #IWD2026.”
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez She shared a letter to herself when she was younger on Instagram, along with an adorable photo of herself as a little girl. In the caption, the actress/singer said: “Dear Younger One, please don’t be afraid to ask for help.” She continued: “Today is International Women’s Day and I want each of us to be kinder to ourselves.”
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon She made sure to honor all of her important ladies in an Instagram post! She captioned the photo, saying: “I could talk forever about the amazing women in my life – the friends, mentors and women I love for their courage, creativity and generosity.”
David Beckham
The football legend celebrated the “amazing women” in his life on Instagram. David praised the ladies for their “work ethic, loyalty, kindness and love for their families,” then tagged the wife Victoria Beckhamgirl Harperum Sandramother in law Jackie AdamsAnd his two sisters Joan and flexible.
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Always frank Beautiful beautiful She gave her followers a pep talk in her IWD Instagram post. She wore a red suit while leaning over as if she was about to tell readers a secret. star The good place She told women to avoid pressure to be perfect and ended her message with glory to her “angry colleagues who are fed up with this.”
