International women’s day is observed on every 8th of March. This is a day which is first known as international working women`s day. You can see that all countries and regions have celebrated this day according to their own culture and views. The celebrations in general are focused on appreciation, respect, love and freedom of women to take steps and actions in her own life. This day also refers to the appreciation of women in different fields like in economy, social sector and politics.
Nowadays, you can see that this day just became an occasion like the valentines day and the mother`s day and it lost its political touch. On the other hand, you can see that there are countries which follow the theme allotted by the United Nations, and they run this slogan strongly, and take measures for making people aware about the contribution of women and their rights. It is very much important to show the struggle of women to the society so that they can also feel confident, and know how important is their role in the development of a strong economic and political system in any region.
Women day was celebrated for the first time in 28 Feb 1909, in the United States of America. It was observed as a national women’s day. The reason for this day is that in year 1908, about 15000 women came on the road, and marched through New York City demanding for better pays, working for short hours and voting rights. Those women had reservations on the treatment that men carry towards them, so they came out to claim their rights.
Today, Women’s day is celebrated with the theme of the United Nations. The United Nations offered different slogan each year on which women work. The United Nations slogan for women in year 2013 is “A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence against Women” So know all the NGOs and organizations that are working for the women rights have to follow this slogan and work on violence against women. They will arrange different seminars and workshops to make the society aware more about the right treatment for women.
The situation is improved as compare to earlier times but still there are lots of steps to be taken to fully ensure that women will not get any harsh treatment from the opposite sex, or even there should not be any discrimination between two women.
According to Islamic point of view, Muslim women are highly regarded and she is appointed as the queen of the house. The women in Islam are viewed as one who cannot be treated harshly unless she goes against the teachings of Islam. Islam also asked the women to stay in the house rather than going to the offices to earn money. All the responsibilities of women are given to men to whom she married.This way the Muslim women feel more protected and safe.
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