Today is International Women's Day (IWD) which has been observed since in the early 1900's. Annually on March 8th, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate women’s achievements. The United States even designates the whole month of March as 'Women's History Month'.
In 1908 there was great unrest and critical debate occurring between women. Women's oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. New York City saw 15,000 women march through Manhattan demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.
Since its beginning in the socialist movement, International Women's Day has grown to become a worldwide day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. IWD is now an official holiday in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia (International Women’s Day, 2012). In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother's Day.
CELEBRATE THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE TODAY AND EVERYDAY!
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