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    International Women's Day - 

    International Women's Day (IWD) is observed every year on 8 March to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and advocate for gender equality. It is a day to recognize and honor the contributions of women in various fields such as politics, science, and arts. , business, and social activism.

    International Women's Day dates back to the early 20th century, when the first National Women's Day was celebrated in the United States on February 28, 1909, in honor of the International Textile Workers' Strike that spearheaded women's rights. , 9. Movements in the world. Inspired by this event, the Socialist Party of America proclaimed the first National Women's Day.

    At the International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1910, German socialist and women's rights activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of International Women's Day, a proposal that was unanimously approved by more than 100 women from the 17 countries attending the conference.

    The first International Women's Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, where more than 100,000 people participated in rallies to defend women's rights to work, vote, and hold public office.

    Every year, International Women's Day has a special theme that presents different issues affecting women around the world. Topics often include gender equality, women's empowerment, ending the fight against women, and promoting women's rights.

    International Women's Day is celebrated in a variety of ways around the world, including marches, rallies, conferences, panel discussions, cultural events, and social media campaigns to commemorate women's ongoing struggle for gender equality and fulfilling their potential. Don't forget to empower yourself. Achieving empowerment. It is full of them. important in every aspect of life

    History:-

    The first Women's Day was celebrated as "National Women's Day" on February 28, 1909 in New York City. The Socialist Party of America started it as a hoax at the suggestion of activist Teresa Malkiel.

    In August 1910, an international conference of socialist women was held before the General Assembly of the Second Socialist International in Copenhagen, Denmark.
    A year later, on March 19, 1911, the first International Women's Day was celebrated by more than one million people in Austria-Hungary, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. In Austria and Hungary alone, 300 demonstrations took place, including banners in the Vienna Ring in honor of the martyrs of the Paris Community, protests across Europe demanding women's suffrage and public office, and protests against gender discrimination in employment.

    There was no fixed date of onset of IWD, although it was usually seen in late February or early March. Americans celebrate "National Women's Day" on the last Sunday of February, while Russia first celebrated International Women's Day on the last Saturday of February in 1913 (although this date was March 8 according to the Gregorian and Julian calendars). ): This day was Sunday. As elsewhere, Germany's prestige depended on women's suffrage, which German women did not achieve until 1918. There was also a women's suffrage march in London, during which Sylvia Pankhurst led the march outside Charing Cross station to Trafalgar Square.

    The Russian Revolution and the Communist Movement -:

    Several textile factory workers also walked off the job and sent representatives to seek support for the strike… leading to a major strike. Everyone went out into the street. Seven days after his return, Tsar Nicholas II ascended the throne on the left, and the Provisional Government granted women the right to vote.

     On May 8, 1965, the Supreme Soviet Presidential Council declared International Women's Day a non-working day in the USSR, "in memory of the great patriot." Battle". "Before and after their sacrifice in the defense of the motherland in the Communist construction ", marks the outstanding qualities of Soviet women in heroism and selflessness and the great contribution of women in strengthening friendship among peoples. Peace, But despite this, women's holidays should be celebrated like other holidays.

    Officially recognized in Soviet Russia, IWD is mainly celebrated in communist countries and by the communist movement around the world. The Chinese Communists introduced the holiday in 1922, though it quickly gained popularity across the political spectrum: the Guangzhou People’s March on October 1, 1949, with 25,000 male and female supporters, in 1927 by representatives of the Kuomintang, the YWCA, and labor organizations after its establishment. everything. of the Republic. On China's Republic Day, the State Council announced on Dec. 23 that March 8 would be an official holiday, giving women half a day off.

    UN sanctions - 

    The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975 and declared it the International Year of Women. Since then, it has been observed annually by the United Nations and most countries in the world, with each annual celebration focusing on an issue or issues of women's rights.

    Corporate approval:-

    In the twenty-first century, IWD has been heavily criticized for being restrictive and overly commercialized, especially in the West, for its sponsorship by large corporations and its focus on vague general notions of equality rather than radical social reform.  Used for publicity. InternationalWomensday.com was founded in 2001. The day featured commercial breakfasts and social media communications that some social critics said resembled Mother’s Day greetings.

    Annual reminder -:

    2010 -

    On the occasion of International Women's Day in 2010, the International Committee of the Red Cross drew attention to the plight of displaced women. Population displacement is one of the most serious consequences of recent armed conflict. 

    2011 -

    Although celebrations were small in the West, more than 100 countries held events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8, 2011.  Hillary Clinton's reflections on the IWD "Remarkable Achievements of Women to Shape the Nation's History" and a call for entries launched "The 100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchange Made." World and honor were, threatened, damaged, every year, every year.

    Australia issued a commemorative 20-cent coin to mark the 100th anniversary of IWD.

    During the Egyptian Revolution, hundreds of women who defended their rights in Cairo's Tahrir Square were harassed by men while the police and army looked on and did nothing to stop the men.

    2012 - 

    Oxfam America invites people to send a free International Women's Day eCard to celebrate the inspiring women who underlined their duty and to provide information to families on both sides. of the conflict.

    2013 - 

    The International Committee of the Red Cross drew attention to the plight of imprisoned women.
    In 2013, UNESCO's Eina Bovoka the Great said "To give all kinds of violence to the empowerment of women and to invite all kinds of violence" 2 He focused his attention. The central theme of 2013 was recognizing the main reason girls are out of school and then partnering with governments around the world to support women's rights to quality education in a safe environment.
     

    2015 - 

    Governments and activists around the world celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark roadmap that sets an agenda for realizing women's rights

    2016 - 

    Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, President of India said: “On the occasion of International Women's Day, I congratulate and wish the women of India all the best and thank them for their contribution over the years in building our nation this far past hour in around 17

    2017 -

    In a message in support of International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted how women's rights have been "eroded, limited and distorted" while men still hold leadership positions and the gender gap is wide. provides control " and called it changed.

    2018 - 

    Global marches and online campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp, which started in the United States but have become popular worldwide, have helped many women from different parts of the world face injustice, inappropriate behavior, assaults, and issues gender. It is allowed on the face. .talking is allowed. The difference in salary.

    2019 - 

    The United Nations theme for International Women's Day was: "Think Alike, Build Smart, Innovate for Change". The theme focuses on innovative ways to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly in the areas of the social security system, access to public services, and sustainable infrastructure.
    The Federal State of Berlin celebrated International Women's Day as a public holiday for the first time.

    2020 -

    The United Nations theme for International Women's Day was: 'We are a generation of equality': Realizing Women's Rights.' Despite the epidemic, street marches were held in European cities such as London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels, and Moscow. Police arrested dozens of marchers in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek shortly after masked men allegedly attacked a march.

    2021 - 

    The United Nations theme for IWD 2021 was "Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equitable Future in a COVID-19 World", featuring the world's girls and women as healthcare workers, caregivers, innovators, innovators, and exposed responders.COVID-19 pandemic. , 9. 19. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted. The theme of the hashtag that year was: #ChooseToChallenge.

    2023 - 

    The theme is in line with the priority theme of the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67), which is “Empowering All Through Innovation, Technological Change, and Education in the Digital Age”. woman." girls. ".

    2024 - 

    The theme of International Women's Day, 8 March 2024 (IWD 2024) is "Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress". it was. with a gender perspective".


    The official  of the United Nations:-

    1996 Celebrating the Past.
    1997  Women and the Peace Table
    1998 Women and Human Rights
    1999 A World Without Fight Against Women
    2,000 women united for peace
    2001 Women and Peace: Women Managing Conflict
    2002 Afghan Women Today: Realities and Perspectives
    In 2003. Gender Equality and  Millennium Development Goals
    2004 Women and HIV/AIDS
    Gender Equality in 2005 After 2005; Creating a more secure future
    Women in Decision Making 2006
    2007 Impunity for the fight against women and girls ended
    2008 Investing in Women and Girls
    2009 Women and men unite.
    2010 Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities.
    2011 Training and Science and Technology.
    2012 Empowering Rural Women, End Poverty and Hunger
    2013 is a promising year: time for action to end the fight against women
    2014 Equality for women is progress for all
    2015 Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Imagine!
    The 2016  to 2030 Plan: Steps Toward Gender Equality
    2017 Women in the Changing World of Work: A 50-50 Planet by 2030
    2018 The time is now: Rural and urban workers are making a difference in the lives of women
    2019 Think alike, build smart, and innovate for a change
    2020 "First Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights"
    2021 Women in Leadership: Achieving a Shared Future in a COVID-19 World
    2022 Gender equality today  a sustainable tomorrow
    2023 DigitalAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
    Investing in Women 2024: Accelerating Progress.

     

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    It reminds us to value and appreciate the contributions of women in various fields.