1909 On March 8, the Chicago Women Workers' Union held a demonstration to demand equal rights between men and women. In August of the following year, at the Second International Women's Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark, it was decided that in order to promote the unity and liberation of international working women, March 8 of each year should be regarded as Women's Day. Also called International Women's Day.

Before World War I, the shadow of war enveloped the whole world, and imperialism tried to carve up colonies. 19 10 in August, the second international women's conference was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Representatives from 65,438+07 countries attended the meeting. The main issues discussed at the meeting were opposing imperialist expansion and preparing for war and safeguarding world peace. At the same time, issues such as protecting the rights of women and children, striving for an eight-hour working system and women's right to vote were also discussed. Clara zetkin, a famous German revolutionary and outstanding fighter, who led this meeting, proposed that March 8 every year be the day of women's struggle all over the world, which was unanimously supported by the delegates. Since then, "March 8" Women's Day has become a festival for women in the world to fight for their rights and liberation. 19 17, Russian women called for a strike on February 23, demanding "bread and peace" to protest against the harsh working environment and food shortage. According to the Gregorian calendar widely used in Europe, this day is March 8, the last Sunday in Russia. March 8 19 1 1 is the first international women's day.

19 17 On March 8th, women workers in Petrograd, Russia bravely raised the March 8th red flag and held demonstrations against the imperialist war, tsarist system and hunger.

Women in China first commemorated March 8th in 1924. Under the leadership of the * * * Production Party of China, working women in Guangzhou held a memorial meeting and a procession. The meeting was presided over by He Xiangning, a pioneer of the women's movement in China. At the meeting, the slogans of "Down with imperialism" and "Protecting women and children" were put forward. This activity shows the awakening and strength of working women in China.

On March 8th, 1938, Song Meiling mobilized women to take an active part in the anti-Japanese national salvation. From 1949 to 12, the State Council, the central people's government, has designated March 8 as Women's Day every year.

The United Nations celebrated International Women's Day from 1975, which confirmed the tradition of ordinary women striving for equal participation in society. 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution inviting countries to choose a certain day every year as the United Nations Women's Rights and World Peace Day according to their own history and traditional customs. For the United Nations, International Women's Day is designated as March 8th.

Interesting World Women's Day

March 8th Women's Day is an international women's day, but all over the world, in addition to March 8th Women's Day, there are many festivals dedicated to women, almost every month.

Power Day is a "Women's Power Day" in some parts of Switzerland. During the four-day festival, all family affairs are decided by women and all men are "closed".

Courtship Day February 29th every year is the "female courtship day" in the ancient British custom. On this day, women can get rid of secular rules and regulations and boldly send signals to the right person or undecided lover.

Women Mayor's Day Spain's "Women Mayor's Day" is also in February. On that day, women presided over municipal affairs and gave orders. If men do not obey, they will be attacked by the public.

Daughter's Day March 3 is Japan's "Daughter's Day", also known as "Girls' Day", which is a national festival. Japanese people think that this is the time of spring, and it is a symbol of female beauty, so it is also called "Peach Blossom Festival". Mother's Day In April, there is a three-day Women's Day in Nepal. Women from all over the country, wearing red "sarongs", flocked to Pasupati Temple in Kathmandu, the capital. After eating the delicious food cooked by their husbands, they sang praises in front of the gods. In India, there is a "Mother's Day" this month. On this day, mothers put on colorful "sarong" and bring all kinds of jewelry, which looks elegant. This day is also their most respected day of the year.

Mother's Day The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day in the United States, Canada and some European countries. Its main content is to respect mothers. On this day, American family members should wear carnations according to their habits and do something to make their mothers happy. May 29th is the "Mother's Day" in Central Africa. Mothers will take their children to the parade. The third Sunday in May is Spain's "100-day Women's Day". The engaged girls who haven't gone through the door hold flowers to climb the mountain and wish each other well.

Wife's Day is the "Wife's Day" in Hamburg, Germany from August 23rd to September 5th. Performing arts groups composed of women specially perform some plays promoting gender equality to celebrate. August 12 is "Mother's Day" in Thailand.

Carnival is a "women's carnival" in Rhine, Germany from June 10 to June 15. During this period, women were "free". Men are not allowed to pry into women's activities, and offenders will be arrested and interrogated. 10 June 17 is Women's Day in Malawi, Africa. This day is celebrated all over the country. Men should take good care of their wives and be considerate.

Rest day 65438+February 3 1 until noon the next day is the "housewife's rest day" in Greece. On this day, women do nothing at home, and all housework is undertaken by men.

South African Women's Day South African Women's Day is different from International Women's Day. 1On August 9, 956, hundreds of black women held a demonstration in Pretoria to protest against the "passport law" imposed by the authorities on apartheid. In order to commemorate the contribution made by South African women in the struggle for equality, the South African government designated this day as Women's Day and designated this day as a national public holiday.

Women's day related figures

C. Clara Zetkin

Clara Zetkin was born in a teacher's family in Vidra, Saxony, Germany on July 5, 1987. His family moved to Leipzig at the age of 15. 1874 to 1878, studying in Leipzig private normal school. After graduation, he became a governess. From 65438 to 0878, he met Osip Tsetkin, a Russian revolutionary living in exile in Germany, and they got married from 65438 to 0882. Under the guidance of Osip, Tsetkin read the Manifesto of the Productive Party and other works of Marx and Engels, and devoted himself to the workers' movement. 1882 to 1892, she took her husband and two children into exile in Switzerland and Paris, and met Laura Laffargue, the daughter of Marx. 1889 attended the second international founding conference. 1897 Join the German Social Democratic Party.

1892 founded the women's newspaper Equality, and served as editor until 19 17. 1907, initiated and organized the first international women's conference. At the meeting, it was decided to establish the International Democratic Women's Federation, with Equality as the organ newspaper, and Tsetkin was elected as the secretary of the Secretariat. 19 10 in August, he presided over the second international women's conference, at which it was suggested that March 8 every year be designated as International Women's Day. 19 16 participated in the creation of the spartak alliance. 19 19 joined the german * * * production party, 1920 served as a member and member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. 192 1 was elected as the third international presidium.

From 1920 to 1932, he visited Russia many times, learned a lot of Marxist books, made good friends with Lenin and rosa luxemburg, and supported the Bolsheviks.

1933 died in Moscow on June 20th and was buried in the Kremlin wall.

He Xiangning

He Xiangning (1878-1972), the landlord of Shuangqing, was the revolutionary partner of the Kuomintang leader Liao and the mother of the proletarian revolutionary Liao Chengzhi. He Xiangning is a pioneer of the democratic revolution in China, a famous left wing of the Kuomintang, one of the main founders of the China Revolution, a leader of the women's movement and an outstanding painting artist. She followed Sun Yat-sen in her early years and was the first female member of the League. She adhered to Sun Yat-sen's three major policies and cooperated sincerely with China's * * * production party; She mobilized women to participate in the revolution and made outstanding contributions to the revolutionary war in China and War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. She closely links artistic creation with revolutionary activities, and her works are full of passion for struggle and integrity. On the eve of Huang Uprising, he returned to Guangdong. After the failure of the Revolution of 1911, Liao, Sun and Sun have been following Sun around, defending the law for Yuan. During the uprising, Chen Jiongming was extremely concerned about the safety of the Sun couple and tried his best to rescue Liao from danger. Later, he strongly supported Sun to reorganize the Kuomintang, and together with Liao became a loyal supporter and executor of Sun Yat-sen's three major policies of uniting Russia, uniting with * * * and helping the peasants and workers.