International Women's Day

International Women's Day commemorates women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement. It gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The holiday originated from labor movements in Europe and North America during the early 20th century, with the modern holiday, March 8, being declared by Vladimir Lenin in 1922 to honour the women's role in the 1917 Russian Revolution. The UN observes the holiday in connection with a particular issue, campaign, or theme in women's rights.learn more on wikipedia