On March 8 each year, more than 100 countries celebrate International Women’s Day, a day set aside to recognize the achievements of women around the world. It was first observed in the U.S.
In 1909 as National Woman’s Day, the holiday has grown into a global salute to women since the United Nations officially declared March 8 International Women’s Day in 1975. The protests have been widespread and well-attended despite concerns about the coronavirus.
International Women's Day
In the UK, many feminist groups held online campaigns instead of street marches, but this "March4Women" demonstration in London drew large crowds, including the English actress Natalie Dormer, according to BBC.
According to Insider News, the International Women’s Day is an attempt to promote gender equality and provide more opportunities for women to become self-reliant. It is a call for change and an occasion to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of courageous and determined women who fought to push gender barriers, and inspired millions of girls around the world. It reminds us that it is high time we give women their share of space under the sun.
On other hand, the UAE has taken its 1st strides towards achieving this goal. With 50 per cent representation of women in the Federal National Council, the UAE is one of the first countries to give women such an honour. Following the ideals of the rulers of the land, women have made great strides in all sections of society, some have become ambassadors, political leaders, ministers and judges.
Shaikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of State for Tolerance is the first tolerance minister ever. Women even have their own Emirati Women’s Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28.
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