March 8 in the world: Do women receive flowers and gifts like Vietnam?

International Women are seen as a day to honor women's contributions in the political and social fields. Many countries around the world still celebrate this day as an effort for gender equality.

Where does 8/3 come from?

International Women's Day dates back to the early 20th century. This starting date is the event of 15,000 women marching across New York City, USA in 1908 to claim the right to vote, to pay decent wages and to reduce hours. do. A year later, February 28 was chosen by the American Socialist Party to be the first American Women's Day.

In 1910, a female leader of the German Democratic Social Party named Clara Zetkin initiated the idea of ​​the International Women's Day. She said that all countries should spend a day honoring women to promote their needs. A seminar with more than 100 women from 17 countries adopted this idea.

In 1911, the International Women's Day was first celebrated in Australia, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19.

By 1913, the countries decided to move the International Women's Day to March 8 and this day was kept until now. International Women was recognized by the United Nations in 1975.

Filipino women march on parade March 8, 2016.

If the first official International Women took place in 1911, this year 2017 is the 106th anniversary.

In 2011, the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, Former US President Barack Obama announced in March the "Women's History Month".

Why is the world still celebrating 8/3?

The original purpose of International Women's Day is to promote gender equality for women around the world. This purpose is still not fully implemented. Women all over the world have not yet received equal parity with men in salary and position and participation in economic and political organizations.

Data worldwide show that women's access to education and health care is worse than men. Women still suffer more violence than men.

According to the World Economic Forum, by 2186, the gap between the sexes will no longer exist.

March 8 will be the day when women all over the world unite to honor the achievements of women who have overcome barriers, while forcing the world to acknowledge the inequalities women are facing. .

In addition to the 27 countries considered March 8 as an official holiday of the nation, other countries celebrate March 8 like Mother's Day.

How is the world celebrating 8/3?

Every country in the world has its own way to celebrate 8/3. This is an official anniversary in many countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia, Mongolia, China (for women only), Nepal (for women only), Madagascar (for women only) ), Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Zambia.

Other countries around the world still celebrate March 8 but in the same way as Mother's Day. Men will give flowers and gifts to their wives, girlfriends, mothers and friends of the opposite sex.

On this day, around the world will host art shows, talk shows, exchange forums, seminars, parades.

Last year Google Doodle ("doodles" is how Google changes itself with logos associated with major holidays in the world) celebrating this day with the words "One day I will" (One day I will) to talk about the dreams and aspirations of women and girls around the world.

The theme of March 8 this year is the hashtag #BeBoldForChange (be brave to change) , encouraging people all over the world to stand up and take breakthrough actions to move towards gender equality.

This positive message connected millions of women and men to the march this year even though they did not share politics.

In 2011, the 100th anniversary of the International Women's Day, Former US President Barack Obama announced in March the "Women's History Month".

Is there a International Men's Day?

The answer is yes . The International Men's Day is held on November 19 every year and is responded by 60 countries around the world.

The purpose of this day is to focus on men's health, improve gender relations, promote gender equality and honor men who are positive role models.

This is also an opportunity for men to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the community, family, marriage and child care, while emphasizing discrimination against them.