International Women’s Day (IWD), is celebrated each year on March 8. The celebration started early 1900s.

IWD is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.”

First held in 1911, International Women’s Day was recognised by the United Nations in 1975. The UN gave the theme for 2022 as “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, which aims to recognise women who are working to build a more sustainable future.

Meanwhile, the International Women's Day website has also named its own theme for 2022, which will be '#BreakTheBias'.

“Imagine a gender equal world,” the Women’s Day website reads. “A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.”

In this celebration, people are being encouraged to strike a #BreakTheBias pose, which involves crossing your arms in front of your chest. You can take a photograph of yourself adopting the pose - either alone or in a group - and submit the image to the International Women’s Day website, which is publishing selected photos.