S.M.E and Women's day
Why is International Women’s Day Celebrated?
On 8th March every year, women around the world come together to
celebrate their struggle. On this day they look back to traditions that
represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace
and development. It is also a time to reflect on progress made, to call for
change and celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who
have played an extraordinary role in establishing women’s right.
History of Women’s Day
From times immemorial, ordinary women from different parts of the world
have struggled to acquire an equal position in society with men. There have
been famous struggles in New York, Copenhagen, Austria, Denmark, Germany and
Switzerland for rights such as better pay, voting rights, shorter working
hours, etc.
However, formally women’s day came into being in Russia when on a Sunday
on the eve of World War I, in 1917, Russian women observed a strike for
bread and peace. The strike was a great victory in the history of women’s
struggle as the administration granted women the right to vote. That
historic Sunday fell on 8th March according to Gregorian calendar.
This 8th March is accepted by the World Body to be observed as
International Women’s Day.
Women S.M.E Association and Women’s Day
Celebrating the Middle East Woman and her Achievements
The association organizes the Woibex Conferences and the Middle East
Women Achievement Awards every year on 8th March to commemorate
International Women’s Day. The events are focused on providing Middle East
women with the latest in technology trends, management practices and
leadership advice from world renowned speakers.
The Middle East Women Achievement Awards are held on Women’s Day in Dubai
to celebrate the singular achievements of Middle East Women in business,
finance, social service, management, media and education.
It is a day and an event solely focused on women and their unique
contributions to the region. On International Women’s Day, the Women S.M.E
Association concentrates on enabling women in the region for better
productivity and efficiency so that they may realize their full potential.
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