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International Women's Day, March 8, is celebrated today all over the world, to honor and respect the figure of women.
This day is symbolic of the historic journey that women around the world have made to improve their lives. March 8th comes as a reminder that no matter how much has been accomplished, the journey is long and more needs to be done.
In Albania, this women's holiday has become a special symbol for mothers and daughters. They receive gifts from their children or spouses as a sign of gratitude and respect.
This day serves not only to unite women regardless of religion, race, culture, language, and background, but also to remember the efforts for equality, peace, justice, and construction over nearly 9 decades.
Originally, March 8th was marked in the United States, and today it is protested and celebrated in many countries around the world! While many people think of it as a feminist issue, its roots lie in the labor movement.
International Women's Day grew out of the labor movement to become an annual event recognized by the United Nations. It all began in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better wages, and the right to vote. It was the Socialist Party of America that declared the first National Women's Day a year later. The idea to make the day international came from a woman named Clara Zetkin. She suggested the idea in 1910 at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. There were 100 women, from 17 countries, and they agreed to her suggestion unanimously. It was first celebrated in 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The centennial was celebrated in 2011, so this year we are technically celebrating the 109th International Women's Day.
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