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Today is March 8, International Women's Day! History and meaning

Politiko 2025-03-08 08:31:39

Today is March 8, International Women's Day, a day that serves not only to unite women regardless of religion, race, culture, language, or origin, but also to remember the efforts for equality, peace, justice, and construction for several decades.

On Women's Day, politics unites in a call for more opportunities, investments and support for women and girls, as the only mechanism for a healthy society. Women are valued in key roles for the country, and violence is protested.

In many countries around the world, this day is remembered as a celebration and a protest, as a tradition that has been going on since the beginning of the 20th century. The history and meaning of an anniversary established in 1921, which invites us to reflect on the role of women in society and the critical issues that still exist.

March 8 is the date when International Women's Day is celebrated all over the world, which is not a day of extreme feminism, but a moment when we are all invited to reflect on issues related to the female world, on the great achievements, social and political issues related to equal opportunities, and the next steps that need to be taken to overcome the gaps that still exist. Under the eyes of humanity, the fight against all discrimination and violence against women continues.

All over the world, women continue to raise their voices of protest to fight against the frequent violations of the right to be safe and to be free in their choices. Professional and economic disadvantages are some of the issues that women all over the world continue to fight for. Although it is true that many steps have been taken forward, especially in Western countries, it is also equally true that the road to gender equality and social emancipation is still long.

Originally, March 8th was marked in the United States, and today it is protested and celebrated in many countries around the world! While many people think of it as a feminist issue, its roots lie in the labor movement.

International Women's Day grew out of the labor movement to become an annual event recognized by the United Nations. It all began in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better wages, and the right to vote. It was the Socialist Party of America that declared the first National Women's Day a year later. The idea to make the day international came from a woman named Clara Zetkin. She suggested the idea in 1910 at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. There were 100 women, from 17 countries, and they agreed to her suggestion unanimously. It was first celebrated in 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The centennial was celebrated in 2011, so this year we are technically celebrating the 109th International Women's Day.