IWC, anybody?

In March 8, it is International Women’s Day. This day is to commemorate or remember or even celebrating for women’s achievement in social, political and economic outstanding. The first observation that had been made and could be assumed as a kick start to this celebration is, on the 28 February 1909 in the United States following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The main idea of having an international women's day was first put forward because of protests over poor working conditions. It is hugely believed that women from clothing and textile factories staged one such protest on 8 March 1857 in New York City protesting against very poor working conditions and low wages. They then even formed their very first labour union.
This was then religiously followed by other protesters on every respective March 8, most notably in 1908 where they strictly demanded for their right to fair working condition, even wages and voting right. Then, in 1910 the German Socialist, Clara Zetkin submitted an ‘International Women’s Day’ suggestion in Copenhagen and fall to public approvals. The rest of the world soon took up from the example, but only on 8 March 1913, women across Europe held out rallies in protest against lack of safety measures in textile factory sparked from the fire of Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City that killed over 140 garment workers.
However, women this day still celebrate IWD for different reasons. For this recent IWD the International Committee of the Red Cross has warned that the specific health care needs of women are often ignored in war situations. It is quoted that in less developed countries; women are three hundred (300) times more likely to die in childbirth or after birth complications compared to developed countries. In armed conflicts, women are particularly at risk of rape and sexual violence.
So, now that you know, isn’t it time that you follow the example of these brave ladies instead of the spoiled heiress or over the top celebrities in tackling your daily life. Well, whatever…