History and meaning of Vietnamese Women's Day October 20

The history of the Vietnamese nation remains forever imprinted with the dazzling imprint of the heroic heroes who refused to subdue their enemies, did not succumb to slavery, stood up to fight against foreign invaders for freedom . That is Bà Trưng, ​​Bà Triệu; General Bui Thi Xuan, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Dinh, Ms. Ut Tich, . Under feudal and imperialist regimes, women are the most oppressed, exploited, and injustice class so there is always a requirement. liberated and ready to follow the revolution. Right from the early days of fighting against the French, Vietnamese women have participated heavily in the Can Vuong movement, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc, Dong Du, and many famous women participated in the Communist Party's predecessor organizations. Vietnam such as Hoang Thi Ai, Thai Thi Boi, Ton Thi Que .

History of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20)

Since 1927 mass organizations have begun to form and attract a large number of women, such as the Red Society, the Red Society, the mutual groups, the vocational training groups and organizations of the female nature. as:

• In 1927, the group of Nguyen Thi Luu, Nguyen Thi Minh Lang and Nguyen Thi Thuy were three sisters in Buddha Tich village (Bac Ninh) to join the Revolutionary Youth Union, and the women propagated and built the vocational training team. ten and learning letters.
• The group of Thai Thi Boi has Le Trung Luong, Nguyen Thi Hong and Huynh Thuyen who participate in Dong Khanh girls' school.
• In 1928, the group of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Nguyen Thi Phuc and Nguyen Thi An participated in Tan Viet's red union activities. This group contacted Ms. Xân, Ms Thiu and Ms Nhuan, and Ms. Liên established the Liberation Women in Vinh.
• On February 3, 1930, Indochina Communist Party was established. The first platform of the Party stated: 'Men and women are right' . The Party soon realized that women were an important force of the revolution and set out the task: The Party had to liberate women, associated with national liberation, liberating the class with liberating women. The Party posed: Women must join revolutionary unions (guilds, farmers) and set up separate organizations for women to attract women of all ages to participate in the revolution.

Therefore, on October 20, 1930 , the Vietnamese Women's Refugee Association (now renamed the Vietnam Women's Union) was officially established, to mark this event, the Communist Party of Vietnam decided intend to select October 20 every year as a traditional day of this organization, and also consider it a celebration and honor of Vietnamese women, named "Vietnam Women's Day".

In the revolutionary struggle, Vietnamese women are not only a solid rear end for the front line but they are also unyielding revolutionary soldiers, militia militia women, young female volunteers to pave the way, download rice, load ammunition with strong will, endure hardship with revolutionary optimism, they take care of wounded soldiers and comrades with all their heart and love. That is Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ms. Vo Thi Sau, Ms. Le Thi Hong Gam, Ms. Nguyen Thi Dinh, Hero of martyrs - Doctor Dang Thuy Tram . There are many silent women, simple, rustic; they dedicate to the country with extremely beloved children and husbands; they had been languishing in waiting for their loved ones during the war, so that they would not have enough tears when their loved ones never returned; They are our mothers, grandmothers, sisters. They are heroic Vietnamese mothers!

Over the period of revolution, the position and role of women were highly appreciated by the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. He used to say : 'Giang Son is a Vietnamese woman, both young and old, trying to weave embroidery but is more beautiful and brilliant'. In the immortal testament that left the whole Party and the entire population before going away, he wrote: 'In the career of fighting against the US, saving the country, women are sure to contribute to combat and production. The Party and Government need to have a practical plan to foster, prompt and help so that more women are in charge of all jobs, including leadership. Women themselves must strive to rise up '.

Women were an indispensable part of the success of the Vietnamese revolution, during the two wars against the French and the Americans. In the construction of the country, women have made important contributions to the development of society.

Over the past 85 years, the Vietnam Women's Union is growing, the patriotic Vietnamese women are increasingly knowledgeable, healthy, more active, creative, culturally and compassionate. post, care about social and community interests. In the cause of national renewal, the noble qualities of Vietnamese women continue to affirm and promote strongly. The classes of women are always united, dynamic, creative, actively emulating, striving to contribute to the construction of the country, has appeared many examples of talented women, typical typical of those excelling in leadership management, scientific research, production and business, poverty reduction, building happy families .

Under the leadership of the Party, Vietnamese women are striving and maturing in all aspects, the level of education, professional skills, and the status of women in the family and society is increasingly raised, life material and spiritual are increasingly improved . The Party and State always appreciate the efforts of women to make great contributions to their family and in the construction of the country. They deserve to be the people given by Uncle Ho 8 golden words : "Hero, indomitable, middle-aged, secure".

Those traditions and good identities have been inherited and promoted by generations of Vietnamese women. It can be said that this is not only the pride of Vietnamese women but also a precious asset of the whole people.