Today, March 8, 2010, is the 100th International Women’s Day–it began in 1911.

All over the world today, events have taken place celebrating International Women’s Day and the role of women in bringing about positive change in the world. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places, like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday. The first International Women’s Day was run in 1911. Next year is International Women’s Day’s Global Centenary 1911-2011.

The website www.internationalwomensday.com is filled with information about what has happened in the past as well as what is currently taking place. To learn the history of this special day, click here.

To commemorate the events which have transpired today, Reuters put together a slideshow of women from across the globe participating in events today. International Women’s Day Slideshow.

Be inspired by this slideshow and the IWD website and find ways to make everyday International Women’s Day. As a mother of two daughters, I care deeply that we all work “to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.”