International Women's Day
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Quotes and Features About International Woman's Day March 8
March is Women's History Month, and March 8 is Women's Day.
Freedom loving people who celebrate the accomplishments of women will honor women and girls on International Women's Day. Some parts of the world, where women's freedoms are somewhat recent, go so far as to make it a public holiday. How you can be part of Women's Day, March 8?
I found out International Women's Day is not a modern invention. The first time it was celebrated was in 1911. Why don't we as Americans all celebrate more than ever the contributions of women and the survival stories from unequal status? In the 1970s, what were called consciousness-raising groups were commonplace. Wouldn't it be great if on March 8, a gazillion "post conscious-awareness groups" spontaneously gathered to talk about the dreams that have been realized; as well as dreams that remain?
Why not get your whole family, your town to plan events to celebrate women's contributions, their history, their changing roles. This page will show you where to go for support, ideas and events to link with.
See also where the idea originated for Women's History Month. And what the first International Women's Day was all about. You'll also find out where and how many places in the United States honor women's achievements on this day. I think it would be a great thing if we all decided to entertain a woman who may feel forgotten on this holiday? How might we encourage communities to celebrate in a way to promote women everywhere? There's a website devoted to International Women's Day with thousands of images, events, stories and more. My lovely niece in the photo - working on a Habitat for Humanity project - shows just how women of today are changing the look of family photo albums.Women's Stories of Overcoming Oppression With Ingenuity and Cooperation
"Half the Sky" is one of the best selling books today. This means people are discovering how overwhelming the problems are for women, especially outside the West.
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Also Known As
United Nations (UN) Day for Women's Rights and International Peace.
Here are just some of the countries where International Women's Day is celebrated as a public holiday.* Azerbaijan.
* Armenia.
* Belarus.
* Kazakhstan.
* Moldova
* Russia.
* Ukraine.
The first International Women's Day occurred on March 19 in 1911. The inaugural event, which included rallies and organized meetings, was a big success in countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
The March 19 date was chosen because it commemorated the day that the Prussian king promised to introduce votes for women in 1848. The promise gave hope for equality but it was a promise that he failed to keep. The International Women's Day date was moved to March 8 in 1913.
(from time and date.com's list of holidays worldwide)
International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8
The United Nations provides resources, support and endorsement of the IWD. Some countries sponsor debates, seminars, gift-giving and festivals to call attention to women's contributions in society.The International Women's Day official site is a storehouse of up-to-date opinions and year-long events impacting women.
International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements worldwide.
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Here you'll find a Women's History Calendar.
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Without brawn to bully. And voices that don't sound above the din..
Debated - Rose again -
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64 Countries Have Events to celebrate International Women's Day
More than 1,000 events. How many are in the USA??
* United Kingdom (488 events)
* United States of America (269 events)
* Canada (269 events)
* Australia (237 events)
* India (70 events)
* more countries ...
Click on the link shown here for access to over a 1,000 events in virtually every culture.
Adventures for Women Only
Grab a friend, book a flight, go somewhere for fun, adventure, culture
There are sites like "Venus Adventures" for hugely entertaining possibilities. I especially like the "Thelma and Louise Club," and "The number one source for solo travel, solo parenting - solo living!" Solo Lady.
One thing on my "bucket list" of things to do before I die is live three to 12 months in Florence, Italy.
Venus Adventures has travel tips, especially for women, traveling at home or around the world.
Don't Wait - Book Your International Women's Day Celebration Event NOW!
Check out the International Women's Day website for events around the world
Add Your Story To IWD
You have a unique way of perceiving the ways in which technologies, politics and economies change women's lives
It's fun to think and share ways in which you are the person you are today because of events and opportunities in your life. If you share your perspective and watch and listen to other women, the similarities and differences become a rich panorama of women's lives. We are better people because we have listened and shared with others.Wow! To look at fantastic photos of IWD celebrations and other activites by women for women click here.
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- Nature with its lofty wisdom, in life forms, dispersed genders;
Indisputably, both beauty and utility exist in all that it renders.
No say had I, no preference, in being granted a masculine role;
My inadequacies, I know; and well aware of the realm I control.
There is however, this desire to shed shackles; to be complete;
And the grasp, that sans harmonizing help, it is an impossible feat.
I suppose women sport the same view; with these thoughts, agree;
As a man and incomplete being, O' Femininity, I salute thee!
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LoKackl
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- Thanks much! Wordwinder!!
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- Nice tribute! Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
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- Hell YES!! Celebrate us!! Great idea for a lens! **5**
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