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International Women's Day
"Give to Gain"
~ International Women's Day motto, 2026
You're as young as you feel, ladies!
The YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) history dates back to 1855, when the philanthropist Lady Mary Jane Kinnaird founded the North London Home for nurses traveling to or from the Crimean War. The home addressed the needs of single women arriving from rural areas to join the industrial workforce in London, by offering housing, education and support with a "warm Christian atmosphere". Branches were formed in different locales over the next decades and today exist in over 100 countries!
This tartan was created to celebrate 100 years of the Young Women’s Movement, previously known as YWCA Scotland, and incorporates across the sett the numbers 19 and 24 to commemorate its founding in 1924.
The colours of this tartan are intended to represent the core values of the charity to be brave and take radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland. The design is woven in bright colours intended to represent their commitment to promote joy, with contrasting colours to represent the rich diversity of young women and girls in the movement.
Yellow links the logos of World YWCA and European YWCA, and the brand colours of the Young Women’s Movement. 💛 🤎 💙 ❤️ 🤍 ❤️ 💃 💃 💃
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global observance recognizing the achievements of women and encouraging continued progress in education, work, public life, and civic participation.The day developed in the early 20th century during a period when many societies were debating women’s rights, particularly access to education, improved working conditions, and the right to vote.
Around 1909, public events in the United States began highlighting the contributions of women and drawing attention to the challenges faced by many working women. The idea of an international observance soon spread to Europe, where gatherings and public meetings were held to support greater opportunities and civic rights for women.International observances began appearing in several European countries in 1911, with large public events celebrating women’s contributions and advocating expanded participation in society.
The date March 8 gradually became the most widely used date for these celebrations after women’s demonstrations in Petrograd in 1917, which were part of broader social upheavals occurring at the end of World War I.
In 1975, during the United Nations International Women’s Year, the United Nations formally recognized International Women’s Day, helping to expand its reach worldwide. Today it is marked across the globe with educational programs, cultural events, and community activities celebrating the accomplishments of women and encouraging continued progress toward equal opportunity.
For more on the world YWCA in Scotland, click the vintage poster!