![]() ![]() In Austria-Hungary alone, there were 300 demonstrations, with women parading on the Ringstrasse in Vienna, carrying banners honoring the martyrs of the Paris Commune. The following year, on March 19, 1911, the first International Women's Day was marked by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The 100 delegates, representing 17 countries, agreed with the idea as a strategy to promote equal rights, including women's suffrage. Inspired in part by the American socialists, German delegates Clara Zetkin, Käte Duncker, Paula Thiede, and others proposed the establishment of an annual "Women's Day", although no date was specified. In August 1910, an International Socialist Women's Conference was organized ahead of the general meeting of the Socialist Second International in Copenhagen, Denmark. There have been claims that the day was commemorating a protest by women garment workers in New York on March 8, 1857, but researchers have alleged this to be a myth intended to detach International Women's Day from its socialist origin. ![]() The earliest purported Women's Day observance, called " National Woman's Day", was held on February 28, 1909, in New York City, organized by the Socialist Party of America at the suggestion of activist Theresa Malkiel. Ĭlara Zetkin (left) and Rosa Luxemburg (right) in January 1910 Origins In some parts of the world, IWD still reflects its political origins, being marked by protests and calls for radical change in other areas, particularly in the West, it is largely sociocultural and centered on a celebration of womanhood. The UN observes the holiday in connection with a particular issue, campaign, or theme in women's rights. International Women's Day is commemorated in a variety of ways worldwide it is a public holiday in several countries, and observed socially or locally in others to celebrate and promote the achievements of women. IWD became a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977. The holiday was associated with far-left movements and governments until its adoption by the global feminist movement in the late 1960s. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917 (the beginning of the February Revolution), IWD was made a national holiday on March 8 it was subsequently celebrated on that date by the socialist movement and communist countries. This inspired German delegates at the 1910 International Socialist Women's Conference to propose "a special Women's Day" be organized annually, albeit with no set date the following year saw the first demonstrations and commemorations of International Women's Day across Europe. The earliest version was purportedly a "Women's Day" organized by the Socialist Party of America in New York City February 28, 1909. Spurred on by the universal female suffrage movement that had begun in New Zealand, IWD originated from labor movements in North America and Europe during the early 20th century. ![]() It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. If you would like more information regarding: The Planning Committee, Offering a Workshop, Donations, Group Rates, Purchasing a booth for your organization, etc.International Women's Day ( IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. Held at Kellogg Center of Michigan State University in the spring semester annually, DDLM offers close to 30 workshops and many exhibit tables for agencies in the community to display their materials and services. DDLM is organized by a planning committee consisting of MSU students, MSU Faculty, MSU Staff, and community members from across the state. DDLM is the only conference of its kind in the state of Michigan and serves as the premiere leader in enhancing the Latino community to reach new levels of success. In the twenty five years of DDLM history, a great number of issues and concerns have been addressed through keynote presenters, forums and workshops facilitated by Latina experts on education, health, politics, community, family, history, culture, professional, and personal development areas. DDLM provides an environment where networking connections are made for employment and educational opportunities for Michigan Latina empowerment. ![]() and other MSU departments, is an event that has become a source of education and development for the many hundreds of people it attracts each year. The Día de la Mujer (DDLM) conference, coordinated by the Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions (OCAT) and sponsored by C.R.U. ![]()
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