International Women`s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political achievements of women past, present and future .

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International Womens Day is a global day
celebrating the economic, political achievements
of women past, present and future .
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International Womens Day is celebrated on 8
March every year .
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In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and
Bulgaria International Womens Day is a holiday .
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In Italy and Russia to celebrate the day men
give yellow mimosas to women. Women sometimes get
gifts from their imployers , too. School children
bring gifts for their teachers.
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In most countries the custom of giving women
flowers still prevails.
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In Portugal groups of women usually celebrate
the 8 of March in women-only dinners and
parties.
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In 1932 the Soviet poster dedicated to the 8 of
March holiday. The text read The 8 of March is
the day of rebellion of the working women against
kitchen slavery.
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In the USSR the holiday had a clear political
character emphasizing the role of the Soviet
state in the liberation of women.
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Suffragettes in England campaigned for womens
rights to vote. The International Womens Day
celebrates womens success.
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International Womens Day was run in 1911. 2011
is the Global Centenary Year.