International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is
celebrated on March 8 every yea In
different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration
of respect, appreciation, and love towards women for their economic, political,
and social achievements. In some
regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for
people to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture
of Mother's Day and Valentine's
Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated
by the United Nations runs
strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide
are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. Some people celebrate the day
by wearing purple ribbons.
The earliest celebration was held as a Socialist political event in 1909. It blended the culture
of many countries, primarily in Europe, especially those in the Soviet Bloc. Declared a national holiday in the Soviet Union in 1917, it spread to other nearby
countries. It is now celebrated in many Eastern
countries.
Women are entitled to:
Education rights
Right to health
Sexual and reproductive rights
Right not to be victims of violence
Right to work
Right to development
Right to participate in politics
Right to a healthy environment
Right to use the media and that they respect your opinion
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