International Women's Day 2022: What is the date of this day and why is it celebrated?

You may have heard in the media or friends talking about International Women's Day. But why this day? When does it happen Is it a celebration or a protest? Is it also International Men's Day? And what will be the occasion of this occasion this year?

For almost a century, people have been celebrating March 8 as a special day for women. Read on to find out why.


How did it start?


International Women's Day began as a labor movement and is now an annual UN-recognized day. 

The idea to take it to the world was conceived by a woman named Clara Zatkin, a communist and women's rights activist.

The day began in New York City in 1908 when 15,000 women marched for fewer hours of work, better pay and the right to vote. 

This year, the Socialist Party of America celebrated its first National Women's Day. The idea to take it to the world was conceived by a woman named Clara Zatkin, a communist and women's rights activist. 

She presented this idea in 1910 at the International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. 

There were 100 women from 17 countries who unanimously endorsed it.

It was first observed in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Its centenary was celebrated in 2011, so this year we will celebrate the 111th Women's Day. 

It was officially recognized in 1975 when the United Nations began celebrating it. 

It was first given a theme in 1996 when the United Nations celebrated it as "Celebrating the Past and Planning for the Future."

Why the date of March 8?

The day the women's strike began in Russia was February 23 in the Julian calendar, which is March 8 in the Georgian calendar, and is therefore celebrated today.

Clara did not choose a specific date for International Women's Day. 

And it wasn't until 1917 when Russian women went on strike during World Battle I, demanding "bread and peace" and four days later the Russian leader had to step down and women were given a temporary right to vote. 

The day the women's strike began in Russia was February 23 in the Julian calendar, which is March 8 in the current calendar, and is therefore celebrated today.


Why do people wear purple? 

Purple is a symbol of justice and dignity

International Women's Day colors include purple, green, and white. Purple is a symbol of justice and dignity. 

The green color indicates hope. 

White is meant for purity, but it is controversial. 

These colors originated in Britain in 1908 from the Women's Social Non-Political Union.

Is International Men's Day?

Yes, of course! November 19 is International Men's Day. 

But it started in the 1990s and is not recognized by the United Nations. 

But people in 80 countries, including the UK, celebrate it. 

According to its organizers, "this day is a celebration of the positive effects of men in this world, the positive effects on their families and communities" and aims to improve gender relations.


How is International Women's Day celebrated?


International Women's Day is a national holiday in many countries, including Russia, where flower sales double in three or four days around March 8. 

In China, women are given half-day leave by the government, but many companies do not give this leave to their employees. 

Mammoth blossoms are given flowers on this day in Italy. 

No one knows how this tradition originated, but it is said to have originated in Rome after World battle II. In the United States, March is celebrated as Feminism Month. 

In this regard, a presidential announcement is also made in which the achievements of women throughout the year are honored. 

Events are set to go online this year due to the corona virus.


What is the title of International Women's Day this year?

The United Nations has named the day 2022 "Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow." This year's events will look at how women are coping with climate change. 

But there are also headlines around the world. #BreakTheBias is telling people to imagine a world without discrimination, stereotypes and prejudice.


Why do we need it?

Debate over women's protection erupts in UK after the murder of police officer Sarah Euward. 

The right to abortion is being restricted in the United States. 

The global Corona virus epidemic has also had a negative impact on women's rights.

According to the World Economic Forum's 2021 Gender Report, the requirement to eliminate gender discrimination has been increased from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

In 2021, a United Nations study in 13 countries found that almost one in two (45%) of women either endured self-violence or heard stories of violence against a woman they knew. 

In 2021, despite the Corona virus epidemic, World Day rallies were held. Kamala Harris became the first US Vice President in 2021. 

For the first time in Tunisia, a female president has been elected, while in Estonia, Sweden, Samoa and Tunisia, for the first time, a woman has been elected prime minister. 

And who can forget the Me Too Movement that started in Hollywood in 2017 but has now spread around the world!