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Reasons to celebrate International Women's Day - 2021
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year to celebrate women's rights and achievements in the political, economic, social and cultural spheres throughout history. To celebrate the day, different people and organizations organize different events such as seminars, rallies, pickets, etc.
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries of the world and in some countries, this day is a national holiday.
The main regions are covered
1. What is International Women's Day?
- History and origin
2. Reasons to celebrate International Women's Day
- Why is International Women's Day celebrated?
What is International Women's Day
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries of the world. It is a day that celebrates women’s rights and achievements in various fields. It is a national holiday in several countries, such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia and Belarus.
The beginning of International Women's Day dates back to 1908, when thousands of New York women garment workers went on strike and marched in New York City to protest their working conditions. In 1909, the United States celebrated the first National Women's Day. The idea of an International Women's Day was first suggested by Clara Jetkin, the 'Women's Office' leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. As a result, International Women's Day was celebrated in 1911 in four countries.
In 1975, the United Nations drew global attention to women's concerns by calling for an International Women's Year. It has been designated as an official United Nations observance since March 8, 1977. The main goal of this day is to help nations around the world eliminate discrimination against women
Reasons to celebrate International Women's Day
The main reason for celebrating International Women's Day is to respect the rights and achievements of women across the country in the past. This is basically the goal of achieving complete gender equality around the world. It is also a time to "reflect the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate the courage and determination of ordinary women who have made a significant contribution to the history of their country and community." Most importantly, International Women's Day gives us an opportunity to rethink the position of women in the world today. Although International Women's Day was started with the goal of eliminating discrimination against women, this goal has not yet been achieved.
Women still face many injustices in society; Gender gaps, low levels of education, violence against women, child marriage, stereotyping, sex trafficking, etc. The major problems faced by women around the world, including developed countries such as the UK and US, are mostly women, women's organizations and organizations like the UN. Uses the day as a platform to fight these issues. Thus, it is important to celebrate International Women's Day to honor the achievements of women throughout history and to defend their rights.