The idea of setting up International Women's Day originated in the early 20th century, when western countries were in the stage of rapid industrialization and economic expansion. Poor working conditions and low wages have led to various protests and strikes. 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. The marchers were surrounded by police and dispersed. Two years later, in March, these women formed their first trade union.

In the next few years, there were similar protests on March 8 almost every year. The most striking thing is1March 8th, 908. 15000 women marched in new york, demanding shorter working hours, higher labor remuneration and voting rights, and prohibiting the use of child labor. Their slogan is "bread and roses". Bread symbolizes economic security and roses symbolize a better quality of life.

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 Socialist Women's Congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark, it was decided that March 8 every year would be Women's Day in order to promote the unity and liberation of international working women. Also called International Women's Day.

19 10 In August, the second International Socialist Women's Congress 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 socialist revolutionary and outstanding fighter, who led this meeting, proposed that March 8 every year be the World Women's Struggle 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.

Historical significance

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's look back on the struggle for equality, justice, peace and development 90 years ago.

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.

On this day, regardless of nationality, race, language, culture, economy and political differences, women on all continents care about women's human rights. In recent decades, four global conferences of the United Nations have strengthened the international women's movement. With the development of the international women's movement, Women's Day has a global significance. These developments have made International Women's Day a day of unity and concerted efforts, demanding the restoration of women's rights and women's right to participate in political, economic and social life.