March 8th is International Working Women’s Day!

Author: Sencan TASCI

Around the world, March 8 is celebrated annually as International Women’s Day. The day focuses on the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and aims to raise awareness of women’s rights, equality, and gender discrimination.

History and Importance of March 8

March 8 International Women’s Day was born out of the struggles for women’s rights and workers’ rights in the early 1900s. In 1857, women textile workers in New York went on strike, demanding better working conditions, better wages, and shorter working days, which were dispersed by the police. However, these actions marked a turning point in women’s defense of their rights.

In 1910, at the 2nd International Conference of Socialist Women, Clara Zetkin, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, proposed that March 8 be recognized as International Women’s Day and this proposal was unanimously accepted.

The International Women’s Day 1981 Rally started at the Town Hall. The rally then marched from the Town Hall to Victoria Park, Via George St. King St, Pitt St. and Railway Square. March 08, 1981. (Photo by Adrian Greer Michael Short/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).

Today, International Women’s Day is used as a platform to celebrate women’s struggles for political participation, economic achievements, educational opportunities, and gender equality.

Issues Needing Awareness Raising

1-Women’s Rights and Equality

Women still face violations of equality and rights in many areas. Awareness should be raised on issues such as gender discrimination and the barriers women face in accessing leadership roles and working life.

2-Gender Roles and Stereotypes

Gender roles and stereotypes can limit the potential of women and girls. Education and awareness-raising are important in this regard.

3-Violence against Women

Violence against women is a global problem. Physical, emotional and economic forms of violence need to be combated.

4-Women Themed Events

We wish to walk hand in hand without discrimination in a world of equality, freedom, respect and love…

• Panels and Seminars: Panels and seminars on women’s rights, equality and gender issues can be organized.
• Cultural Events: Exhibitions of women artists, theater plays or film screenings can be organized.
• Supporting Women Entrepreneurs: Events or markets can be organized where women entrepreneurs can showcase their products.
• Support and Information for Women: Events can be organized to help women with career, health, education and other issues.

 March 8th International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to celebrate the struggle for women’s rights and the work done for equality, as well as to raise awareness about gender discrimination and all the problems women face, such as mental and physical violence.

Young creative international group of people having business meeting in office

Women’s associations, women’s unions formed with the support of corporate companies, women’s associations,  women’s unions formed with the support of corporate companies can come together to draw attention to issues such as women’s rights, gender equality and reducing the tendency of violence against women, sexist preferences in the business world and differences in salary practices, and an organization that will make a sound by chartering a private plane can be organized in cooperation.

With this event that draws attention to women’s rights in the sky, a memorable move will not only create social awareness but also, since public support is obtained, concrete support can be obtained from the competent authorities to carry out specific projects on these issues