By YushDonToday is International Women’s Day and I must say big respect to all women. A special respect to those who’ve shown me love and those to whom I have shown or would like to do the same!
But what exactly is IWD about? Is it just another day for us to commercialise? Or is it to focus our attention on a topic of real substance?
The idea of IWD came about in 1911 because a woman named Clara Zetkin (leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for Germany’s Social Democratic Party), thought every country should mark an annual Women’s Day to press for her gender’s demands. These include a demand for better pay, voting rights and an end to discrimination.
The event was officially recognised in 1975 by the United Nations, which officially sanctioned the day and started sponsoring it. Today, it is largely dedicated to inspiring women worldwide and celebrating their achievements.
What does having this day mean to you? How do you celebrate and/or commemorate it?
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