8M is commemorated as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights. The history of Women’s Day is rooted in protest and activism, not celebration. The first Women’s Day was organized by socialist feminists in 1909 to demand better working conditions and women’s suffrage.
Throughout history, women have had to face great obstacles and challenges to achieve their goals and defend their rights. They have been victims of discrimination, violence, wage inequality and exclusion in different areas of society.
However, thanks to the courage and determination of women who have fought for their ideals, important advances have been made in the conquest of rights and the visibility of gender inequality. Today, we can see women in leadership positions in different fields, representing a clear example that women are capable and deserve to have the same opportunities and rights as men.
Despite these advances, the struggle for gender equality is far from over. There are still many women in the world who cannot exercise their most basic rights and suffer discrimination, violence and unequal opportunities simply because they are women.
That is why March 8 is an important date to remember that the struggle for women’s rights is not over and that much remains to be done. It is a day to celebrate achievements, but also to reflect and act for equality and respect for the rights of all women, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized.