History of International Women's Day

 International Women's Day a global celebration held annually to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women

International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

1908:
Great unrest and critical debate were occurring amongst women. Women's oppression and inequality were spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. Then in 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909:
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on February 28. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

1910:
In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women's Day - to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women's clubs - and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament - greeted Zetkin's suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women's Day was the result.

1911:
Following the decision agreed at Copenhagen in Denmark in 1911, International Women's Day was honored the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March. More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. However less than a week later on March 25, the tragic 'Triangle Fire' in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women, most of them Italian and Jewish immigrants. This disastrous event drew significant attention to working conditions and labor legislation in the United States that became a focus of subsequent International Women's Day events. 1911 also saw women's Bread and Roses campaign.

1913-1914:

Just before The Second Great War lobbying for harmony, Russian ladies noticed their most memorable Global Ladies' Day on February 23, the last Sunday in February. Following conversations, Worldwide Ladies' Day was consented to be stamped yearly on Walk 8 that deciphered in the generally taken on Gregorian schedule from February 23 - and this day has stayed the worldwide date for Global Ladies' Day from that point onward. In 1914, further ladies across Europe held rallies to crusade against the conflict and to communicate ladies' fortitude. For instance, in London in the Unified Realm there was a walk from Bow to Trafalgar Square on the side of ladies' testimonial on Walk 8, 1914. Sylvia Pankhurst was captured before Charing Cross station en route to talk in Trafalgar Square.

1917:

On the last Sunday of February, Russian ladies started a strike for "Bread and Harmony" because of the demise of more than 2 million Russian troopers in The Second Great War. Gone against by political pioneers, the ladies kept on striking until four days after the fact the Dictator had to surrender and the temporary Government allowed ladies the option to cast a ballot. The date the ladies' strike started was Sunday February 23 on the Julian schedule then being used in Russia. This day on the Gregorian schedule being used somewhere else was Walk 8.

1975:

Global Ladies' Day was set apart for a first time frame by the Unified Countries in 1975. Then in December 1977, the Overall Gathering embraced a goal declaring a Unified Countries Day for Ladies' Privileges and Worldwide Harmony to be seen on any day of the year by Part States, as per their verifiable and public customs.

1996:

The UN reported their most memorable yearly subject "Praising the past, Making arrangements for What's to come" which was continued in 1997 with "Ladies at the Harmony table", in 1998 with "Ladies and Basic liberties", in 1999 with "World Liberated from Brutality Against Ladies, etc every year until the current.

2000:

By the new thousand years, there was little standard movement happening for Global Ladies' Day in many nations. The world had continued on and, in numerous circles, women's liberation was definitely not a famous point. Something was expected to re-light Global Ladies' Day giving it the regard it merits and to bring issues to light among the majority. There was earnest work to do - fights had not been won, orientation equality actually had not been accomplished. There was major areas of strength for a to draw in the standard masses, and to empower and uphold aggregate activity.

2001:

International Women's Day (IWD) was founded in 2001 to celebrate and celebrate women's achievements while promoting gender equality. The site, which has evolved over time, offers resources, a yearly mission, and a variety of campaigns to promote gender equality. Crusades include #EmbraceEquity, #BreakTheBias, #ChooseToChallenge, #EachforEqual, #BalanceforBetter, #PressforProgress, #BeBoldforChange, #PledgeforParity, #MakeItHappen, and #TheGenderAgenda. The IWD site also serves as a platform for charitable causes, raising support for causes such as the World Relationship of Young Girl Guides and Young Lady Scouts (WAGGGS) and Impetus Inc, the worldwide working women's association. Today, an IWD Good Cause Collusion is available to female-centered organizations worldwide.

2011:

2011 saw the long term centennial of Global Ladies' Day - with the principal IWD occasion held precisely quite a while back in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. In the US, President Barack Obama broadcasted Walk 2011 to be "Ladies' Set of experiences Month", calling Americans to stamp IWD by considering "the uncommon achievements of ladies" in molding the nation's set of experiences. The then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, sent off the "100 Ladies Drive: Enabling Ladies and Young ladies through Worldwide Trades". In the Unified Realm, superstar lobbyist Annie Lennox lead a walk across one of London's notable scaffolds bringing issues to light in help for worldwide cause Ladies for Ladies Global. Further causes, for example, Oxfam have run broad IWD movement. Numerous superstars and business pioneers effectively support the day. IWD was at long last beginning to turn out to be more standard and comprehensive, with bunches wherever taking an interest.

2023 and beyond:

Advancements and Challenges: Women's Pursuit of Equality and Liberation:

The world has experienced a significant shift in attitudes towards women's equality and liberation, with more women in boardrooms, increased legislative rights equality, and more women serving as role models. However, women still face challenges such as underrepresentation in business, politics, and education, health, and vulnerability to violence. Despite these challenges, notable strides have been made, with female astronauts and prime ministers now present. Women have more choices and opportunities than ever before, inspiring and celebrating their achievements.

International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Gender Equality:

International Women's Day (IWD) is an official holiday in countries like Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. It symbolizes the growing recognition of women's significance and contributions, reminding the world of progress toward full gender equality.

Empowering Women Worldwide: Impact of International Women's Day:

Many news websites actively engage in IWD by running 'Special IWD Features' in partnership with their clients and doing what they can, whether through controversy or collaboration, to drive visibility and traffic to their female-focused content. The elevation of print and digital content across the world promoting IWD contributes positively to a global dialogue and narrative about women's equality.

Global Engagement: Women Uniting for Equality on International Women's Day:

A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities, and networking events to local women's craft markets, theatrical performances, fashion parades, and more. Many global corporations actively support IWD by running their own events and campaigns. For example, on March 8 Google often changes its Google Doodle on its global search pages to honor IWD - and even designates its own annual IWD theme, which for 2023 is DareToBe. 

Year after year, IWD is certainly a powerful moment increasing in status. So make a difference, think globally, and act locally.

All choice of IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD inclusive.

There's a space and place for everyone to help fight the good fight. That's the spirit of abundance.

Conclusion:

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration honoring women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements since the early 1900s. Despite progress, challenges like pay disparities, leadership positions, education, healthcare access, and gender-based violence persist. IWD promotes solidarity, and inclusivity, and encourages individuals and communities to take action towards a more just and equitable world.

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