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March 8 is the day the whole world honors women, but the birth of this special holiday is not associated with any famous female historical figure. In this article, let’s learn about the history and meaning of International Women’s Day.
March 8 is known as "International Women's Day" every year. This is the anniversary of the struggle for the rights of women and children around the world and to this day it is also an opportunity to honor, show love and respect for women.
The history of March 8 begins with the movement of female textile workers in the United States at the end of the 19th century. On March 8, 1857, textile workers rose up against their difficult and squalid working conditions in New York City. Two years later, also in March, American female textile workers formed the first union that was protected and won some rights.
About 50 years later, on March 8, 1908, 15,000 women marched on the streets of New York demanding higher wages, reduced working hours and the abolition of child labor. Then, the American Socialist Party declared International Women's Day to be February 28, 1909.
However, on March 8, 1910, at the Women's Conference organized by the Second International (Socialist International), 100 women delegates from 17 countries demanded the right to vote for women. The Conference Chairwoman, Mrs. Clara Zetkin, a German woman, proposed choosing an international women's day to pay tribute to women who have struggled around the world.
The conference decided to choose March 8 as International Women's Day, a day to unite and fight for women with the slogans: "8 - hour working day", "Equal work", "Protect mothers and children".
Since then, March 8 every year has become a day of common struggle for working women around the world, praising the will of women all over the world to fight for national independence and democracy, peace and social progress; for the happiness of women and children.
In 365 days of a year, women have one day to receive attention from society and compensate for the disadvantages and hardships in life. They always silently sacrifice and endure to build family happiness. Therefore, they deserve to receive more respect and attention from the other half of the world, sharing with them the difficulties at work and family.
In some countries around the world, March 8 is considered the main holiday of the year. In these societies, men give flowers and gifts to the women in their lives such as mothers, wives, girlfriends, etc.
Furthermore, International Women's Day is celebrated with festivals and parades demanding equal rights with men, on practical issues such as salary, education and training opportunities, and career advancement. employment, or social security conditions, combating prostitution and violence against women...
In our country, to honor women, half the world, agencies, organizations, and families often celebrate March 8 very solemnly, filled with flowers and good wishes. March 8 is also the day men show loving care for the women they love.
In foreign countries, on this day men will give the women around them such as friends, mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues, ... flowers, small gifts and wishes to thank them for sacrificing and being by their side all these years.
In some countries such as Cameroon, Croatia, Romania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Chile, although March 8 is not a holiday, it is still widely celebrated.
In some countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, this day is also considered equivalent to Mother's Day, on this day children will give small gifts to their mothers and grandmothers.
In Italy, men often give bright yellow, beautiful, gentle and elegant mimosa flowers to women on March 8 as a tribute.
In some other countries, International Women's Day is celebrated with marches demanding equal rights with men in terms of salary, education, job advancement, social security, and fighting prostitution. and violence against women,... More strongly, European and North American women on March 8 also refused to receive flowers, demanding equal rights and saying it was not practical.
On International Women's Day March 8, you can give suitable gifts to your special women. Below are suggested gifts that you can refer to!
Through the article from Fado168, we hope you have learned more about the meaning and origin of March 8 every year. If you are in need of buying a gift for your woman, contact Fado168 to purchase and ship to Cambodia.
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