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Celebrate International Women’s Day — Poster of the Week


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Marzo 8 International Women's Day

Comision de Orientacion Revolucionaria del CC del PCC

Offset, Date Unknown

Cuba

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International Women's Day

Favianna Rodriguez; Public Services International

Digital print, circa 2011

Oakland, CA

39876

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International Women's Day

RKM

Offset, 1974

United States

24062


On March 8, 1857, women from the garment and textile industry in New York demonstrated to protest low wages, the 12-hour workday and increasing workloads. They asked for improved working conditions and equal pay for all working women. Their march was dispersed by the police. Some of the women were arrested and some were injured. Three years later, in March 1860, these women formed their own union and again called for their demands to be met.

On March 8, 1908, thousands of women from the needles trade industry demonstrated for the same demands. They also asked for laws against child labor and laws for the right of women to vote. They declared March 8 to be Women's Day.

In 1910, Clara Zetkin, a German labor leader, proposed that March 8 be proclaimed International Women's Day in memory of those women who had fought for better lives. For almost 80 years, March 8 has been celebrated in many countries, but has only been commemorated widely in the United States since 1970 with the development of the Women's Liberation Movement.

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I love that this poster celebrates International Women’s Day and highlights the strength and achievements of women. Artwork like this can inspire real conversations about equality and respect. It made me think about the choices we make in games like Bitlife , where gender can impact your character's journey.

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Such a powerful tribute to the strength and resilience of women throughout history! On this International Women’s Day, let’s not forget to express our gratitude to the incredible women in our lives. A heartfelt thank you card from Sendwishonline.com is a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate their impact and inspire continued change.

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Jun 05

I enjoyed reading this! This covers some important aspects that often get overlooked. Thanks for shedding light on them in such a clear and concise manner.

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