Now, although in Canada we don't really celebrate an International Women's Day, it is celebrated annually in Eastern European countries. And i think it's a great idea! The 8th of March is a day in the beginning of spring when every girl, sister, mother, wife and woman in general feels herself very special. Our men congratulate us, tell us how much they love us, give flowers and gifts etc.
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Although nowadays we celebrate this day just in favour of women, it wasn't like that initially. An International Women's Day started to be celebrated in recognition of women's achievements regardless of areas, whether scientific, linguistic, economic, political etc. This day is an occasion to look back to women's achievements and celebrate the future initiatives.
An International Women's Day was first celebrated on February 28, 1909. The
Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment
workers' strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions.
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In today's world women are equal in rights to men, but as we all know, it hasn't always been so. The first official document which allowed for women to become equal in rights with men internationally was signed by the UN in 1945. Since then, women are being actively promoted to get the same jobs as men, same human rights, level of security, sustainable development and respect as males.
Since 1975 we celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March.
As in many countries this day is a "big day" for women, I would like to dedicate this week's playlist to women. Just like Beyonce sings, "Who run the world? Girls!" This song opens up a playlist. This week, it is very multi-genre, as I tried to get together some of the greatest songs about women.
Featured artists include: Beyonce, Urge Overkill, Franz Ferdinand, Nouvelle Vague and Wale.
Useful source of information about International Women's Day: History Of International Women's Day
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