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    International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, commemorates the movement for women's rights and gender equality. It began in 1908 when women marched in New York City demanding better working conditions and the right to vote. In 1975, the United Nations officially designated March 8th as International Women's Day to recognize women's achievements and call for gender equality worldwide, now celebrated in over 30 countries.

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    International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, commemorates the movement for women's rights and gender equality. It began in 1908 when women marched in New York City demanding better working conditions and the right to vote. In 1975, the United Nations officially designated March 8th as International Women's Day to recognize women's achievements and call for gender equality worldwide, now celebrated in over 30 countries.

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    International Women's Day

    What is International Women's Day?


    International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event that takes place on 8 March. It is a day
    to celebrate women's achievements in a wide number of areas while calling for gender
    equality.

    IWD was first observed on 8 March, 1908, when 15,000 marched through New York City.
    They wanted to raise awareness for better working conditions for themselves and for their
    children. They also wanted to be given the right to vote.

    International Women's Day was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations as an official,
    world-wide celebration of women's rights and world peace. It is now an official holiday
    in over 30 countries. In some countries, women are given small gifts and flowers, and in
    other countries the day is treated like Mother's Day.

    Some important topics to think about on


    International Women's Day are:
    Did you know?
    • Women in leadership.
    Women, on average,
    • Gender equality.
    earn 25-40% less
    • Personal and family safety. than men who do the
    same job.
    • Access to education.

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