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Why is purple for International Women’s Day?

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Purple is one of the colors associated with International Women’s Day (IWD). According to the day’s official site, the color represents “justice and dignity, and being loyal to the cause.” Green (hope) and white (purity) are also connected to IWD. The three colors were first used by the Women’s Social and Political Union, a militant wing of the British woman suffrage movement in the early 20th century.