What is International Women's Day?

I feel like I am late to the game here on feminism, since I had no idea of the origins of International Women's Day. A lovely friend of mine that studied out in Italy sent me a little note telling me to read into it in regards to Italy.

This celebration comes from the suffrage movement of the Union of Italian Women during WWII who had obtained the right to vote but could not exercise it. This also co-insided with the recognition of women abroad, who were struggling, like the women's garment workers union in NewYork City (which is the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union) and the Russian women's movement "bread and peace" which all roughly land around March 8, 1946.

In Italy, Yellow Mimosa flowers were given to other women as they were abundant and bloomed early, towards the end of January usually.  So here it mine to you <3

Also, it is with this kind of feminine huzzah, that it be only right to tip your hat to Rosie the Riveter. Like most women, (though not all), the iconic image by J. Howard Miller, is ingrained into our subconscious as the strong, go-getter, independent woman of the WWII era that we strive to be today. I personally favor the Norman Rockwell print of Rosie, seen below (source).

Ladies, we might be at the top of our game when it comes to centuries of being property (though not everywhere) and the damsel in distress (in all mediums, not just life), the struggle continues for women's rights today, even just basic human rights.

Happy International Women's Day, everyone.

Never Stop Fighting for Equality for All People.
http://now.org/
http://www.amnesty.org/en/womens-rights
http://www.equalitynow.org/protocol
http://womensrightsworldwide.org/organizations.html

~Loud-Mouthed Gal