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International Women’s Day History and Importance

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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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Origins Of International Women’s Day : March 8

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International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women in politics, science, sports, and economics etc.

The origins of International Women’s Day can be traced back to 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the US on February 28, 1909. 

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Clara Zetkin, communist activist and advocate for women’s rights, was the first to suggest the idea that this day should be made inter- national. She suggested this in 1910 at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. There were 100 women there, from 17 countries, and they agreed to her suggestion unanimously. Pursuant to the decision taken at Copenhagen in 1911, International Women’s Day was first celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19.

The UN commemorated the first International Women’s Day on March 8, 1975. In 1977, the UN General Assembly declared March 8 as Inter- national Women’s Day in support of women’s rights and global peace.

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Do you know why International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th? On February 23, 1917, women in St. Petersburg, Russia, staged a strike to protest against food shortages, poor living conditions, and World War I. This strike for “Bread and Peace” helped give rise to the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to the abdication of Nicholas II. In 1921, the date of the International Women’s Day was officially changed to March 8. The date when the women’s strike commenced on the Julian calendar, which was then in use in Russia, was February 23. This day in the Gregorian calendar was March 8- and that’s when it’s celebrated today.

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International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19. It has only been marked since the 1990s and isn’t recognised by the UN. People celebrate it in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the UK.

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Everything You Need To Know About Women Reservation Bill 2023

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The Women Reservation Bill, 2023, or the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, was passed with a whopping majority in the Lok Sabha. The historic bill has also been passed by the Rajya Sabha. The bill calls to reserve one-third or 33% of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

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However, it may be noted that these new rules will not apply to the upcoming general elections in 2024.

The bill needs to be approved by half of the 28 state legislatures, after which it would come into force.

This is the first bill to be passed in the new Parliament building.

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