Why world celebrate women day's on March 8? Know story behind this date here
The story is dated back to 1917 after women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia, March 8 became a national holiday. Since then, this day was predominantly celebrated by the communist countries and socialists movement until in 1967 it was adopted by the feminist movement. In 1977 United Nations recognized the day and started celebrating the day as International Women's Day.
International Women's Day 2021 History
The day was first marked in America, on February 28, 1909, under the movement National Women's Day organized by the Socialist Party of America. In 1911, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria celebrated the first International Women's Day on March 19. However, it was only in 1977, Unite Nations recognized the day and declared March 8 as International Women's Day across the globe.
International Women's Day 2021 Significance
It is a day to spread awareness among the people regarding women's rights and gender equality. This day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Also, to encourage the women out there that no hurdles can stop them from accomplishing their dream.
International Women's Day 2021 Logo
The logo of IWD is a looping, arrowed circle with the Venus (female) gender symbol. It is used by organizations that like to align themselves with the movement.
#ChooseToChallenge
A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.
We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.
From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge.
Few famous tweets!!!
#Iran is marching towards the regime’s downfall. We seek to replace the ruling misogynous dictatorship with a pluralist republic based on human rights. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallengehttps://t.co/FUWdVwuMAj pic.twitter.com/CHyJFNSydV
— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) March 5, 2021
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