International Women s Day 2012

International Women s Day

International Women’s Day is the celebration of resolute power of woman to rise above the odds. Every country and every woman in the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on 8^th March 2012.

International Women’s Day is a celebration and oath for

• Empowerment of rural women
• Equal access to education, science and technology
• Equal rights  – equal opportunities and progress for all
• Uniting women and men together to end the violence against women and girls.
• Participation of woman in decision making
• Celebrating the past and planning for future.
• Uniting women together for peace.

It is really a wonderful picture that from some years, a large number of countries in the world celebrate this event with due spirit and respect.  Different events have been organized on this day on International, National or even now days on corporate, school, charities, women groups and individual levels.

This is the 101st year of the International Women’s Day celebration.  It is observed every year in more than 100 countries.

International Women’s Day is an official holiday in

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba , Guinea- Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,  Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

International women s day

It is a holiday only for women in China, Nepal and Madagascar.  It is a popular custom in many countries for men to give the women in their life, mother, wife, girlfriend or sister flowers or any small gifts to make them please and make them realize that they are important part of their life.  In Romania International Women’s Day is observed just like Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grand mothers. Yellow mimosas are given to women by men in Italy.  The most common gifts on 8^th March are the mimosas and chocolates even in Russia and Albania.

 

What we can do on individual level to celebrate this day?

• One can celebrate the day by donation.  Donate food, clothes or money to NGOs.
• You can take the responsibility of education of at least one girl child for the year and help in her education this way.
• You can go to the tribal areas on this day and spend time with the tribal ladies, knowing their problems and educating them for their day to day life.
• You can arrange blood donation or medical camps or can help by distributing medicines.
• Can educate a group of women about their rights and duties.

I will love to know “How you are going to celebrate the day?”  Your comments are welcome.

Wish all of you a very Happy International Women’s Day 2012!

   Let’s take an oath of saving girl child on this International Women’s Day 2012!

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