Internatonal Women's Day

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International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women's rights. March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference to become an "International Woman's Day." After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

The day is an official holiday at many counties all over the world. In some countries the day is not a public holiday, but is widely observed nonetheless. On this day it is customary for men to give the women in their lives – friends, mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues, etc.

So tell me please do you know about this holiday and how do people celebrate it in your country?

littlejohn22:
it is celebrated here in Canada but not quite a holiday and it needs to be bigger
btflday777:
Happy International Women's Day to you! Since you already know a little of my history of growing up in Romania, I know of IWD and it's history quite well. We used to celebrate it and it was also a great opportunity to honor my mom, grandmas and all other women and girls in the family, friends and school. I even used to take flowers to school for my teachers. After moving to Germany, the more celebrated day for women was mother's day, but nonetheless, IWD was always mentioned and honored. In the US I only started to see IWD being celebrated just recently, mother's day is a big deal here. My opinion is that every day should be IWD! Being kind, respectful and fair to women is a must, it's a human right! Thank you for your pretty picture and hope you are enjoying the gift in the Pandora box! :) <3

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