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The Birth of International Women’s Day: A Story of Courage and Change

                            In 1917, as Russia teetered on the edge of revolution, 100,000 women took to the streets of Petrograd (now St. Petersburg). They marched on March 8, demanding bread, better working conditions, and an end to the oppressive rule of the Tsar. Their bold protest sparked the Russian Revolution, a turning point in history that reshaped the world.

These women—factory workers, mothers, students, and activists—were not just fighting for themselves but for the future of their families and society. Their courage led to the fall of the Tsarist regime and, eventually, the establishment of women’s rights in Russia. Vladimir Lenin later declared March 8 as Women’s Day in 1922, and in 1977, the United Nations officially recognized it as International Women’s Day.

                                     But the roots of this day go even further back. In 1908, women in New York City protested for voting rights and fair labor practices. By 1911, over a million people across Europe rallied for women’s rights, marking the first International Women’s Day.

From the icy streets of Petrograd to the global stage, women have always been at the forefront of change. Their struggles and sacrifices remind us that equality is not given—it is fought for.

Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s honor the fearless women who paved the way and continue to inspire us to strive for a more just and equal world.

Happy Women’s Day!

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