ENTRE News – Every March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD). This global warning invites all levels of society to fight for women’s rights. Based on the records of the official IWD website, the history of this warning began because of the oppression of women. Women in various countries in the 1900s also moved to voice change. In more detail, below is a review of the history of International Women’s Day and the meaning of its celebration.
History of International Women’s Day
The commemoration of International Women’s Day was first held in March 1911. The observation process was carried out since the early 1900s when the world experienced massive expansion and turbulence in the industrial world. This situation made radical ideology develop rapidly. In 1908 there were major riots and critical debates among women. The occurrence of oppression and inequality among women sparked an active movement. Women are becoming more vocal in voicing change.
The struggle continued in the following years, namely 1909 and 1910. American women continued to sound a national warning every last Sunday in February. Strong determination turned out to bear sweet fruit. In 1911, unanimous agreement to establish International Women’s Day was agreed in Copenhagen, Denmark. At that time, the first international warning was carried out on March 19 by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
More than one million women and men attended the IWD rally. The meeting campaigned for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, hold public office and end discrimination. The following year, women in Russia commemorated their first IWD on February 23. The difference in celebration dates created a new agreement and determined that International Women’s Day is globally celebrated on March 8 every year.
The meaning of IWD celebrations
IWD commemoration carries various different themes every year. For 2024, IWD is promoting the hashtag Inspire Inclusion. There are several meanings to the IWD FOR4D celebration, including :
1. Celebrate women’s achievements
2. Educate and raise awareness about women’s equality
3. Calls for positive change to advance women
4. Lobby to accelerate gender equality
5. Fundraise for women-focused charities
Everyone everywhere can be a part of celebrating IWD. Women or men, young or old can take on the role of voicing women’s rights. IWD is determined that this global celebration can realize social, economic, cultural and political achievements for women. This is what makes calls for women’s equality always voiced.