The Google Doodle has been revealed for International Women’s Day — and yes, it’s perfect
On March 8th, we’ll celebrate one of the best holidays of the year — International Women’s Day. This is a day dedicated to raising awareness about gender parity as we celebrate all the women in our lives. Google is even getting in on the International Women’s Day celebration. On March 8th, the Google search page will display 12 Google Doodles related to International Women’s Day.
Perla Campos, Product Marketing Manager on the Doodle team, told HelloGiggles, "This year, we wanted to bring forward unheard stories and voices, and to celebrate women's collective experiences with all of their commonalities and differences. We want to shine a light on the important and far-reaching impact of everyday women."
To do that, the Doodle team decided to feature 12 artists from 12 different countries. Each of the artists’ illustrations depict a moment in their life that impacted them as a woman.
One of the featured artists is South African illustrator Karabo Poppy Moletsane. To Molestane, International Women’s Day is an opportunity for her to celebrate those who have fought for gender equality across the world.
"[E]xclusionary rules or stereotypes should never deter someone from doing what they’ve always wanted to do," the creative wrote. "Instead this should act as motivation to pursue their unconventional dream and be the pioneer that opens the door for those with similar dreams to follow suit."
Saffa Khan, who hails from both Pakistan and the U.K., hopes that, through her Doodle, viewers can empathize with her and realate to her experience as an immigrant.
"Being an immigrant, I want people to simply be able to empathise and visualise this small fragment of my most cherished memories of the home I had to leave behind and to understand that the love & support received from strong womanhood can help you accomplish anything," Khan writes.
And Brazillian artist Laerte wishes that viewers would “see how our prejudices many times destroy meaningful possibilities in life,” when looking at her illustration.
You’ll be able to see all 12 Google Doodles on March 8th, International Women’s Day. Each illustration tells an important story about womanhood and the female experience. Not only will they open your eyes and mind to the experiences of others, but you might find that you can relate to more people than you originally expected.