IWD assembly

What day is International Women's Day this year?

• Today (7th of March)

• 8th of March

• 12th of March

• 7th of April

What is the theme for IWD this year?

• Break the Bias

• Strive for Equality

• Embrace Equity

• Include Individuals

Answer explanation

The theme for IWD this year is #EmbraceEquity!

Which country was the first to let women vote?

• USA

• Australia

• France

• New Zealand

Which country has made having a pay gap between men and women illegal?

• Iceland

• Finland

• Greenland

• Fiji

Which of the following are things people engage in on IWD?

• celebrate women's achievements

• educate and awareness raise for women's equality

• lobby for accelerated gender parity (equality)

• fundraise for female-focused charities

Which year was IWD started in?

• 1901

• 1927

• 1911

• 1975

Which of the following are the colours of IWD?

• purple

• pink

• green

• white

• red

Answer explanation

Purple, green and white are the colors of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity, and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolizes hope. White represents purity.

source: iwd official website

Which of the following is a way people can support IWD?

• uplift women

• call to action

• fundraise

• celebrate and identify women's achievements

How many female Australian Prime Ministers have there been?

• three

• none

• two

• one

Which Australian state was first to make voting legal for women?

• Victoria

• South Australia

• New South Wales

• Queensland