International Women's Day: What you need to know

THE International Women's Days has its roots in early twentieth century women's protests in Europe and the US, demanding equal rights, better working conditions and the right to vote. It was established in 1977 by the UN, which invited all the countries of the world to celebrate the day for women's rights.

THE International Women's Day is a day of mobilizations around the world to support equality, and evaluate the position of women in society. Traditionally, women's rights associations and activists march around the world to make known their demands for the betterment of women, as well as to celebrate the victories and achievements of the movement.

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THE International Women's Day it began as a celebration in Eastern European countries, Russia, as well as the former Soviet bloc. Today, in many regions, the day has lost its political meaning, and has become simply an opportunity for men to express their love for women, much like Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.

In other regions, however, the day's original political significance in support of women's empowerment and equality remains strong. The celebration, after a long delay, was established in 1910 at the suggestion of the German socialist Clara Zetkin during the Second International, while it was celebrated for the first time in 1911.

Check out some of the women Google has honored

Ida Wells: American journalist

Lotfia El Nadi: Egypt's first female pilot

Frida Kahlo: Mexican painter

Olga Skorokhodova: Scientist and researcher from the Soviet Union.

History of International Women's Day

On March 8, 1857: The women who worked in the textile and clothing factories (the so-called "garment workers") in New York, USA rose up in protest. They were fighting against inhuman working conditions and low wages. The police attacked the protestors and dispersed them. Two years later, again in March, these women organized the first labor union trying to protect themselves and gain some basic rights in their workplace.

On March 8, 1908: 15,000 women marched through New York demanding shorter hours, better pay, the right to vote and an end to child labor. They adopted the slogan "Bread and Roses", with the bread symbolizing financial security and the roses a better quality of life.