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International Working Women’s Day is coming – we extend our festive greetings to the female sailors in this area! Thank you all for your support for this district! International Working Women’s Day. English name: International Working Women’s Day. Brief introduction to Women’s Day: International Working Women’s Day is observed on March 8th every year. International Working Women’s Day, also known as the U.N. Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace or simply Women’s Day on March 8th, is a glorious day for working women around the world to unite and fight together. On this day, women from all continents of the world, regardless of differences in nationality, race, language, culture, economy, or politics, come together to focus on women’s **. Over the past few decades, four global conferences held by the United Nations have strengthened the international women’s movement, and as this movement has grown, International Women’s Day has acquired global significance. These developments have turned International Women’s Day into a day for unity and coordinated efforts to advocate for women’s rights and their participation in political, economic, and social life. The Origin of International Women’s Day The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975, the International Year of Women, to acknowledge the tradition of ordinary women striving for equal participation in society. In 1997, the General Assembly adopted a resolution requesting each **to designate, in accordance with its own historical and national traditions*, a day of the year to be observed as the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and World Peace. United Nations initiatives have led to the establishment of a **legal framework** for achieving gender equality, and have raised public awareness of the urgent need to improve the status of women in all areas. On March 8, 1857, women workers in the clothing and textile industry in New York, United States, staged a protest against inhumane working conditions, 12-hour workdays, and low wages. **The protesters were surrounded by the police and dispersed; two years later, again in March, these women formed their first union. On March 8, 1908, 15,000 women gathered in New York City to demand shorter working hours, better pay, and the prohibition of child labor. Their slogan was “Bread and Roses” – bread symbolizing economic security, and roses symbolizing a better quality of life. In May, the Socialist Party of the United States decided to designate the last Sunday of February as National Women’s Day. Before World War I, the shadow of war hung over the world, as imperialist powers sought to divide up colonies. In August 1910, the Second International Socialist Women’s Congress was held in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. 17 representatives from ** attended the meeting, and the main issue discussed was opposing imperialist arms buildup and preparations for war in order to preserve world peace ； It also discussed the protection of the rights of women and children, the pursuit of an 8-hour workday, and women’s voting rights. Clara Zetkin, the renowned German socialist revolutionary and outstanding fighter for **ism who led this meeting, proposed that March 8th of each year be designated as the day of struggle for women around the world, a proposal that was unanimously supported by the delegates present. From then on, International Women’s Day became a day for women around the world to fight for their rights and liberation. In 1917, Russian women called for a strike on February 23rd to demand \"bread and peace,\" in protest against poor working conditions and food shortages. That day fell on the last Sunday of that month according to the Julian calendar used in Russia; converted to the Gregorian calendar widely used in Europe, it corresponds to March 8th. March 8th, 1911, was the first International Women’s Day. On March 8, 1917, female workers in Petrograd, Russia, bravely raised the battle flag of International Women’s Day and held **demonstrations against imperialist war, against the tsarist regime, and against hunger. Chinese women held their first celebration of International Women’s Day in 1924, when working women in Guangzhou organized commemorative events under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. The meeting was chaired by He Xiangning, a pioneer of the women’s movement in our country, and slogans such as “**Imperialism**” and “Protect women and children” were put forward. This event demonstrated the awakening and strength of Chinese working women. In December 1949, the Central People’s Government Council designated March 8th of each year as International Women’s Day. The United Nations has been celebrating International Women’s Day since the International Year of Women in 1975, recognizing the tradition of ordinary women striving for equal participation in society. In 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution requesting each **to designate a day of the year as the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and World Peace, in accordance with its own historical and national traditions*. For the United Nations, International Women’s Day is set on March 8th. The Significance of International Women’s Day: International Women’s Day is observed on March 8th each year as a way to celebrate the important contributions and significant achievements that women have made in fields such as the economy, politics, and society. It is also a tribute to the more than 140 female workers who lost their lives in the Triangle Factory fire in New York City in 1911. The idea of establishing International Women’s Day first arose in the early 20th century, when Western countries were going through a period of rapid industrialization and economic expansion. Poor working conditions and low wages have led to an endless stream of protests and strikes. On March 8, 1857, women garment and textile workers in New York, United States, took to the streets to protest against poor working conditions and low wages. Although the authorities later sent police to attack and disperse the protesters, this protest led to the establishment of the first trade union organization in March, two years later. In the following years, similar protest **activities took place almost every March 8th. The most notable of these events was in 1908, when nearly 15,000 women took to the streets of New York to demand shorter working hours, higher wages, and voting rights; they also chanted the slogan “Bread and Roses,” which symbolized economic security and a better quality of life. The first celebration of International Women’s Day took place on February 28, 1909, when the Socialist Party of the United States issued a declaration calling for commemorative events to be held on the last Sunday of February each year. In this way, the annual celebrations continued until 1913. In 1910, the Socialist International held its first International Women’s Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the meeting, Clara Zetkin, a leader of the German women’s movement, proposed designating a day as International Women’s Day, which was met with positive response from the delegates present. On March 19 of the following year, over one million people from countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland held various events to celebrate International Women’s Day. Six days later, on March 25, the famous Triangle Factory fire broke out in New York, claiming the lives of over 140 garment workers, most of whom were Italian and Jewish immigrants. Poor working conditions are considered to be the main cause of such heavy casualties. This fire later had a significant impact on labor legislation in the United States as well. On the eve of the outbreak of World War I, European women also took to the streets on March 8, 1913, to oppose the war through peaceful gatherings and other forms of protest. The events commemorating International Women’s Day later turned out to be a prelude to the Russian Revolution. On March 8, 1917, Russian women went on strike to demand “bread and peace.” 4 days later, the tsar was forced to abdicate, and it was temporarily **declared that women would be granted voting rights*. After the success of the October Revolution, the Bolshevik feminist activist Alexandra Kollontai persuaded Lenin to designate March 8th as a statutory holiday. During the Soviet era, this day was used every year to honor \"heroic female workers\". However, among the general public, the political overtones of this festival have gradually faded, turning it into an occasion similar to Western Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day, a time to express respect and affection for women. To this day, it remains a statutory holiday in Russia, and men give gifts to women to celebrate their festival. In the West**, celebrations of International Women’s Day took place regularly during the 1920s and 1930s, but were later interrupted for a time. It was not until the 1960s, with the rise of the feminist movement, that it began to recover gradually. In 1924, the Chinese **Party held its first celebration of Women’s Day in Guangzhou. In 1949, after the establishment of the central government on the mainland, March 8th was officially designated as International Women’s Day; on that day, women across the country were given a half-day off to celebrate through various activities. In Taiwan, **, and Macau, International Women’s Day is also celebrated as a festival. However, in 1991, the Ministry of the Interior on Taiwan abolished the rule that allowed women to take time off on International Women’s Day. Since the International Year of Women in 1975, the United Nations has held events on March 8th each year to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women’s Day gifts So, what kind of gifts are good to give to women on International Women’s Day? If you want to give flowers to a woman, you can choose jasmine: the meaning of jasmine is purity and eternal love ； The trumpet vine symbolizes a mother’s love; it is often combined with holly and primroses to create bouquets given to mothers. Vanilla: A flower that symbolizes a mother’s noble and virtuous character. Carnation (Dianthus): The flower of mothers, the main flower for Mother’s Day. You can also give some gifts that the other person likes: such as perfume suitable for her, clothes she prefers, shoes, bags, etc. If possible, deliver it to her in person. Chronology of Women’s Day March 8th, International Women’s Day, is a festival for women around the world. This day is recognized by the United Nations and has also been designated as a statutory holiday by many countries. Women from all over the world, despite being separated by different borders, races, languages, cultures, economies, and political systems, are able to celebrate their own festival on this day. Let us look back again at the struggle fought 90 years ago for equality, justice, peace, and development. International Women’s Day is a testament to working women who have shaped history; the struggle waged by women to achieve equality with men has been a long one. In ancient Greece, Lycurgus led a women’s struggle to prevent war ； During the French Revolution, Parisian women chanted \"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity\" and took to the streets of Versailles to fight for *rights. The concept of International Women’s Day emerged in the early 20th century, a time when the international community was in an industrializing phase, facing a rapidly growing population, radical ideologies, and highly unstable social conditions. Here are the dates of the important events: 1909. In 1909, according to a declaration by the Socialist Party of the United States, the first International Women’s Day was set for February 28th in the United States, on the last Sunday of February, and this continued until 1913. 1910 At the Socialist International conference held in Copenhagen in 1910, it was decided to establish a women’s day as an acknowledgment of the achievements made by the women’s movement. This plan was designated by over 100 women from 17**, including the three women who were among the first to gain *voting rights in the Finnish Parliament. But no exact date was set at that meeting. 1911 In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland designated March 19th as International Women’s Day, with over one million people attending rallies on that day. In addition to demanding *voting rights and **public office positions, they also seek equal opportunities for work and employment training, as well as the elimination of gender discrimination at work. In less than a week, on March 25, a tragedy occurred in New York: a fire claimed the lives of over 140 female workers, most of whom were Italian and Jewish immigrants. This incident placed **enormous pressure on the United States; the disasters caused by poor working conditions could not be ignored, and the idea of establishing International Women’s Day came to the fore. 1913–1914 During the peace movements on the eve of World War I, Russian women celebrated their first festival on the last Sunday of February 1913. In other parts of Europe, in the following years, women would hold gatherings around March 8th to express their determination to unite and resist the war. 1917 In 1917, over two million Russian soldiers died in the war, and Russian women once again decided to go on strike on the last Sunday of February for \"Bread and Peace\". Despite **’s opposition, the women took to the streets. Four days later, the tsar was forced to abdicate, temporarily **granting women voting rights*. This historic Sunday falls on February 23rd of the Roman calendar, while in other **used solar calendars, it is March 8th. This post was last edited by jindin312 on 2009-3-7 22:49.]