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International Women's Day is a common local holiday in Germany
International Women's Day in Germany
International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
History
Early 20th Century: The idea for an IWD was inspired by women's rights movements in America and Europe.
1910: German socialist Luise Zietz proposed the establishment of an annual Women's Day at the International Socialist Congress in Copenhagen. Clara Zetkin, a German Marxist theorist and feminist, supported this proposal.
1911: The first IWD was observed on March 19 in Germany and other European countries with rallies demanding women's rights to work, vote, be trained, hold public office, and end discrimination.
Over time, IWD became a mechanism to protest World War I & II by Russian and European women.
It became associated with socialist movements and governments during much of the 20th century.
Traditions
In Germany, IWD has evolved from its radical roots to become more inclusive:
Political Rallies: Political demonstrations continue to occur, focusing on issues such as gender equality and women's rights.
Events: Various events like conferences, talks, award ceremonies recognizing achievements of women are organized by political parties, corporations, and other institutions.
Awareness Campaigns: NGOs and activists run campaigns to raise awareness about issues such as domestic violence or pay disparity.
Modern Celebrations
In recent years it has been recognized not just as a day for advocacy but also for celebrating womanhood:
Flowers or small gifts may be given to women by friends or family members.
Special offers in shops or restaurants for women are sometimes available.
In 2019, Berlin marked International Women's Day as a public holiday for the first time. This act emphasizes the importance that Germany places on this day as both a celebration of women’s contributions to society and an ongoing reminder of the work still needed to achieve gender equality.
