Imagine a world where everyone, no matter who they are, has the same opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. That’s the amazing idea behind International Women’s Day! This special day is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of women and girls around the world. It’s a time to recognize their strength, courage, and contributions to society. Long ago, women didn’t have the same rights as men. They couldn’t vote, own property, or even get a good education. But amazing women, like suffragettes who fought for the right to vote, stood up and demanded change.
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International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. It’s a day to reflect on how far women have come, to celebrate their successes, and to work towards a future where everyone, regardless of gender, has the chance to reach their full potential.
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History Of Women’s Day
In 1908, thousands of women in New York City marched through the streets demanding better working conditions, higher pay, and the right to vote. This was a big deal because women didn’t have many rights back then! The next year, in 1909, the first National Woman’s Day was held in the United States of America. It was organised by the Socialist Party to keep pushing for women’s rights.
In 1910, a woman named Clara Zetkin from Germany had a brilliant idea. She suggested that women from all over the world should celebrate a special day together to fight for their rights. This idea was loved by everyone at the conference in Copenhagen, where women from 17 countries were gathered. The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in countries like Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Over a million people joined in! In 1917, something big happened in Russia. Women workers went on strike on March 8th (which was February 23rd on the Russian calendar back then) to demand “Bread and Peace” during World War I. This strike helped start the Russian Revolution! After that, March 8th became a special day to honour women’s roles in history. In 1975, the United Nations officially recognised it as International Women’s Day.
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