On March 8th, 1857, women garment and textile workers in new york, USA took to the streets to protest against poor working conditions and low wages. Although the authorities dispatched police to attack and disperse the protesters, this protest led to the establishment of the first trade union organization in March two years later.
19 10 In August, the Second International Socialist Women's Congress was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, and representatives from 17 countries attended the meeting. The theme of the discussion is to oppose imperialist expansion, prepare for war and defend 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 socialist revolutionary and outstanding fighter, who led this meeting, proposed to designate March 8 every year as International Women's Day, 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. March 8 19 1 1 is the first international women's day.
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International Women's Day is a witness that women create history, and the road for women to strive for equality with men is very long. In ancient Greece, Li Sist Ratt led women's struggle to stop the war; During the French Revolution, women in Paris shouted "freedom, equality and fraternity" and took to the streets of Versailles to fight for the right to vote.
3.8 International Women's Day is a festival for women all over the world. This day has been recognized by the United Nations and designated as a legal holiday in many countries.
Women from all corners of the country can celebrate their festivals at the same time on this day, although they are divided by different national boundaries, races, languages, cultures, economies and politics. Let people look back on the struggle for equality, justice, peace and development 90 years ago.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-International Women's Day