Every March 8 of the year, different countries of the world celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD). It was originally called, International Working Women’s Day. The celebrations focus on ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women and also a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the celebration unify in the culture of numerous countries, mainly Eastern Europe, Russia and the former Soviet bloc. Most regions, the day lost its political flavor and somewhat became similar to a mixture of Mother’s Day and St. Valentine’s Day that simply an event for men to express their love for women. However, the original political and human rights theme chosen by the United Nations runs strong. The political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought-out and studied in a positive way.
The first national Women’s Day was studied on 28 February 1909 in the United States following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. In August 1990, an International Women’s Conference was planned to lead the general meeting og the Socialist Second International in Copenhagen. A German Socialist, Luise Zietz proposed the establishment of an annual “ International Woman’s Day and was seconded by Clara Zetkin even though no date was indicated at that conference. There were 100 women from 17 countries delegates approved with the idea as a way to encourage equal rights, including suffrage for women.
This 2012 International Women’s Day theme around the world given by the United Nations is Empower Women – “End Hunger and Poverty”. Most countries, International Women’s Day is an event to respect and praise women for their accomplishments. On the celebration of International Women’s Day 2012, the ICRC is calling for more action to help the mothers and wives of people who have experienced missing during armed conflict.
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