Who was the first woman in space?
Valentina Tereshkova (in 1963!)
How many female leaders are there in the world in 2026 e.g. queens, presidents, prime ministers?
29 (about 10% of leaders around the world are women).
Give a compliment to all of the girls in your group.
E.g. "You're really smart!" "You're such a nice person!"
What does the word equality mean? Why is it important that men and women have it?
Equality is when people are treated the same and have the same opportunities in life.
Say 5 (positive!) adjectives to describe girls/women.
E.g. beautiful, elegant, smart, funny, charming, cute, nice, lovely, confident, empathetic.
How can boys be more understanding and helpful to girls?
E.g. Boys should understand that girls sometimes have their own unique problems and try to be empathetic.
How many flowers should you give a woman in Russia? Why?
Always an odd number e.g. 1,3,5,7,9,11. Even numbers are associated with funerals and death.
Do you celebrate the 8th of March in your family? If you do, how? If not, why not?
E.g. Usually in my family my dad and I give my mother and sister gifts.
Should boys and girls study and play together in your opinion? Why/Why not?
E.g. Yes, they should because children need how to learn to talk to everyone.
Why do we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th?
On March 8th 1917 women textile workers in Petrograd, Russia, went on strike, sparking the Russian Revolution.
What are the top five presents women want to receive in 2026:
1. Beauty cream 2. Jewellery 3. Comfortable clothes 4. Smart technology accessories 5. Flowers
Which was the first country in the world to have a beauty contest? 1. America 2. Italy 3. Belgium
Belgium (in 1888!).
How old is the oldest woman in the world in 2026?
British woman Ethel Caterham is recognized as the world's oldest living person, having turned 116 on August 21, 2025.
Say three famous women and why they are famous.
E.g. J. K. Rowling. She is famous for writing the Harry Potter books.
Tell the group about a woman that you admire. Who is she and why do you think she is great?
E.g. I really admire my grandma because she is caring, clever and resourceful.
Which of these famous cartoon characters was voiced by a woman? 1. Bart Simpson 2. Cartman from South Park 3. SpongeBob SquarePants
1. Bart Simpson