The History of March 8, International Women's Day

Today marks March 8th International Women's Day, and in honor of this day, there will be numerous activities in Kosovo. In Albanians this day is also known as Mother's Day. This event begins on March 8, 1857, when New Yorkers staged protests over their rights [...]
In Albanians this day is also known as Mother's Day.
This event begins on March 8, 1857, when New York's laundrymen protested their rights against the oppression and vicious exploitation of them and their children at work.
And 100 women from many European countries and the United States gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, under the leadership of Klara Cetkin, decide that March 8 be marked as International Women's Day.
In honor of this day, mothers and wives are given various gifts, the most frequent gift being flower, which has a symbol of respect and love.
Kosovo has the woman's right guaranteed by law, where in many state institutions, female participation is legally defined.











