International Women's Day, held on 8 March every year, is now officially backed by the UN. But it has a much longer history.
On 8 March 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demonstrating for voting rights, shorter working hours, better pay and an end to child labour. Their slogan was "Bread and Roses". Bread symbolised economic security and roses stood for a better quality of life. Talk about this symbol. Might it be effective today?
Countries such as the US, Australia, Russia and others in Europe have always had a strong tradition of marking the day. After a slow start, the UK is fast catching up. Many councils have events organised and are encouraging celebrations. Join in or stage your own celebration. Try to make them truly international in flavour. Link up with women from cultures and backgrounds that are different from your own. Celebrate the similarities.
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