International Women's Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world on Monday,
8 March, as individuals met up to recognize the progress of women's rights and gender equality. While the actual day conveys the reasonable topic of women empowerment across the world, the way it's recognized and celebrated contrasts from one country to another. A few organizations offer ladies a half-day off from work, such as, others celebrate by giving each other beautiful bouquets of flowers and appreciate the women in their life. International Women's Day festivities fluctuate across the globe. Here's an account of the 5 places around the world and what women's day symbolizes to them.
UNITED STATES
This has been a progressing festivity since February 1980 when President Jimmy Carter pronounced the seven day stretch of 8 March as National Women's History Week.
In the US, the entire of March is Women's History Month.
Within a span of a few years, a large number of schools across the nation had accepted the week as a method for accepting uniformity in the homeroom, something that was lead by the National Women's History Alliance. It was additionally upheld by city council and government representatives, who ran events and unique programs to advocate female empowerment.
The festivals grew and by 1986, 14 states had branched out the festivities to keep going for the span of March. Presently, consistently an official articulation of recognition is given by the President, known as a Presidential Proclamation, on IWD to respect the accomplishments of American women. president Bieden announced this as a part of his statement on this women’s day General Jacqueline Van Ovost in the United States Air Force is currently the only female four-star officer serving in the US military and was recommended as Commander of the United States Transportation Command.
Lieutenant General Laura Richardson, of the United States Army, was promoted in rank and joined General Van Ovost as the only four-star — as another four-star general and was nominated as Commander in the United States Southern Command.
ITALY
In Italy, International Women’s Day is called La Festa della Donna.
It's celebrated fundamentally by the giving of radiant yellow mimosa flowers. On the actual day, bouquets of the sunshine-hued bright yellow blossoms are sold on pretty much every traffic intersection in Italy, the thought being that individuals honor the women in their lives by giving them these flowers, which are seen as an image of female strength and sensibility.
This floral topic additionally finds its way in confectionary forms, for certain Italians deciding to observe IWD by making an exceptional cake intended to look like little blossoms of the mimosa flower. Traditionally, this is a sponge cake made with citrus liqueur and topped with cream and cubes of pastry to mimic the shape of the flower.
Berlin
On 24 January 2019, Berlin’s parliament voted for International Women’s Day, known as Frauentag, to become a public holiday.
This means that workers in the German capital, the only state in the country to recognise the day as a public holiday, will get the day off.
Spain
In 2018, more than five million female workers marked International Women's Day with a landmark 24-hour strike to protest against the gender pay gap, domestic violence and sexual discrimination in the workplace.
The women wore purple and walked through the streets fighting for equality in work space.
Rallies took place around the country in more than 200 locations. Those taking part were encouraged by organizers not to spend any money on the day and not participate in any domestic chores.
UNIQUE CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN THE LAST FEW YEARS
1. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 7 March 2015
Inaugural event features 15 women speakers all from the west coast of Canada with a diverse array of backgrounds will each talk for eight minutes.
2. London, 1-8 March 2015
An eight-day extravaganza of comedy, theatre, literature, debate and networking celebrating women and looking at the issues that matter to women today.
3. Accra, Ghana, 5 March 2015
A 12-kilometer walk through central Accra in support of gender equality organized by EVENSTREET AFRICA.
4. Sydney, Australia, 6 March 2015
Female-fueled rock n' roll tops the bill on this one-night mini-festival, which showcases female and female-fronted bands from the local music scene.
5. Luxembourg, 4 March 2015
Introductory English-language workshop in coding that mums and their daughters can get involved in.
6. Austin, Texas, U.S., 7 & 8 March 2015
Second year of this community conference and resource fair for women, girls and anyone else in Austin. A variety of workshops and discussions are on offer for adults on a wide variety of issues including gender, sexuality, race, disability and much more.
7. New York, U.S., 4 & 5 March 2015
High-powered annual forum that brings together leaders to look at ways of empowering women and girls globally to bridge the gaps in opportunity so that they can support themselves financially and become more independent.
8. Auckland, New Zealand, 9 March 2015
Eat a continental breakfast at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, then hear three pre-eminent female scientists discuss their work and careers.
9. London, 6 March 2015
Third edition of this celebration of women's work in creative and technology industries in London's top tech hub, Tech City. Attendees will be treated to an evening of demos, food, wine and craft beers.
10. Liverpool, UK, 4 March 2015
Annual conference at the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies to celebrate International Women's Day. speakers are yet to be announced but this year's themes include women's involvement in front-line activities, anti-war campaigns and pacifist activism and how gender affects violence in conflict.
It's 2021 and the world has changed, women have been an integral part of this progress. Doing the unthinkable, breaking barriers and growing stronger despite all the forces that drag them down. This women’s day we at VIT TODAY thank all the wonderful and strong women who fought to make this world a better place for women to live in. A special thanks to the all other members of society who believed and supported the women in society- to grow strong and stood beside them like pillars during tough times.
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