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Significance of International Women's Day

Significance of International Women

8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. The importance of the existence of women is celebrated on this day. On Women's Day the accomplishments, achievements and contributions of all women are cherished. Read on to know more about the importance and celebration of International Women's Day.

The International Women's Day celebrated on 8th March is a special day for women. It is an occasion on which we celebrate the story of ordinary women as makers of history. On this day we endow women with a sense of honour, dignity and self respect for being the person they are.

History of International Women's Day

The International Women's day (IWD) initially started as a socialist movement with political ramifications when it was first observed on Feb 28, 1909 in the United States.
However, presently it has completely lost its political significance. It is now observed as a day on which men appreciate and tell the women in their lives, including mothers, spouse, daughters, girlfriends, and colleagues how important they are.
IWD is designated as a national holiday in many countries like Russia, China, Ukraine, Macedonia, and Vietnam. Special events are held in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, United States of America and Canada in recognition of the International Women's Day.

Importance of International Women's Day

Countries now make use of IWD to reflect upon progress made by women in their society. Whether it be giving equal voting rights for women or providing safe environment for women to work in a whole lot of industries, things have come a long way since the early 1900s.

Women today have the opportunity to take up lesser known careers which were erstwhile considered to be male domains. We have renowned female astronauts, political leaders and artists to name a few. Women's Day is the perfect day to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate the achievements of the women across varieties of spectrum and through the time.

Celebrating Courage

In many countries on International Women's Day people commemorate and acknowledge the efforts of ordinary women whose courage and determined acts may have attributed to betterment of womenfolk. Women campaigning for women's rights and for improvement of women in political and economic arenas are acknowledged on this occasion.

How to celebrate International Women's day?

In addition to making use of this day to honour, recognise and appreciate women's contribution to history here are some others ways in which you can celebrate IWD:

1. Think of all the women who have played a key role in

shaping your life- your mother, sister, aunts or a friend. Engage yourself in doing something these important women of your life would have liked you to do.

2. Cooking favorite foods is another way of thanking and appreciating your special women's contribution to your life.

3. Read books and tell your children about the women who may have made a difference to you personally, your home or country.

4. Convey thanks to all the special women in your life. Make a list of all the wonderful women in your life - your mom, grandmothers, aunts, teachers, sisters, cousins, mentors, friends and any other woman who may have played a crucial role in grooming you and helping you grow into the person that you are. Thanks to internet today it is possible for you to reach out to these women and say thanks for everything they may have given you.

5. Buy gifts for special women in your life. You can choose from a whole lot of things ranging from flowers, chocolates to handmade greeting cards.

6. Donate to charity. There area number of charitable organisations which work for the benefit of deserving women and young girl children. If you are in a position to donate money you can send a payment order to any such organisation. Alternatively you can consider signing up to be a volunteer and work with a charitable organisation working for women's cause.

At the end of the day do not forget a pat on your back that you deserve for your own accomplishments as a woman. The best way to do this is to make a list of personal accomplishments that you may be proud of. Handwrite this list yourself and display it in a prominent place for you to remember and cherish the deeds all year round.



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Kisinta
Kisinta.10 years ago
women should be empowered and given more freedom. they can bring about a change in the society
 
 
 
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Hetal kabs
Hetal kabs.10 years ago
women day should be celebrated everyday bcos a woman is versatile and she holds many hats.
 
 
 
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Rubina
Rubina.10 years ago
nice article and very inspiring....
 
 
 
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