'' You wear the invisible armor with pride,
There is a certain sense of acceptance
For the vulnerable sleepless nights.
And what an ironic beauty it is to have it-
"To be wrong and perfect in their own ways".
When makeup and contour give charm,
But also hides the unspoken flaws.
When you etch the self-love in your heart,
The fearless determination in what you want to conquer.
This was what you were meant to be right from the start. ''
The very occasion of "International Women's Day" and also a month that is marked as women's history month; allows us to immerse ourselves in the origins of a beautiful day celebrated all over the world.
History
Why do we celebrate this day?
While many may argue that Women's Day is a kind of feminist day representation, the core reason lies elsewhere. It has been over a century since we have celebrated this day all over the world. This day has been symbolic of women's representational power since the early 1920s. It was initiated by Clara Zetking, a Marxist from Germany.
Who was Clara Zetking?
She was born in Wiederau, Germany, in 1857, was part of the Socialist Democratic Party and also trained as a teacher. Being a vocalist in both the labor movement and the women's movement, when the German leader Otto von Bismarck imposed anti-socialist laws, Zetkin went into self-imposed exile in France and Switzerland.
How did she lead a movement, literally "First in the World"?
During the period of exile, she met prominent socialist leaders and was herself heavily responsible for playing an important role in the formation of Socialist International. She also wrote and distributed banned literature.
From 1892-1917 a newspaper called "Die Gleichheit ('Equality') circulated - Zetkin became closely associated with it and also became an editor. The revolutionary lady Rosa Luxemburg herself had a great influence on Zetkin. In 1910 the International Socialist Women's Congress was later founded At a conference, she came up with the idea of celebrating Women's Day in each country on February 28. 100 women from 17 countries participated - with socialist parties, unions, women's clubs and women legislators approving the proposal. More than one million women took to the streets to gain the right to vote and the right to be in public offices.Even gender-based discrimination and unequal pay were protested aganist.
It was the time when Women's Day in 1911 was observed for the first time in 8. The date was changed to 1913. March this year XNUMX, and it continues to be celebrated on that day since then.
IWD was more like a communist holiday until 1967 until another feminist movement emerged. Known in Europe as "Women's International Day of Struggle"; it evoked extreme feelings of activism among people. Women's groups were joined by left-wing and labor organizations in the 1970s and 1980s. People also began to join in calling for equal economic opportunities, equal pay, equal legal rights, childcare, reproductive health and the prevention of violence.
THEME for 2021
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge.
With this we can talk about female leaders from all over the world and how they have tackled the topic so correctly.
Color that symbolizes the historic Women's Month, March -
What colors symbolize International Women's Day?
Purple -> justice and dignity
Green-> hope
White-> purity The origin of these colors comes from the Women's Social and Political Union, UK, 1908
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand
"Speak the names of those who were lost before the name of the man who took them." - With her speech in Parliament, she won millions of hearts. A leader who is just as strong and compassionate.
The moment I talk about leaders, she's been my first name in my head. Jacinda Ardern, who currently serves as New Zealand's 40th prime minister since 2017, has not only been in the news about the way she tackled the Corona virus in a pandemic, but also how she remarkably leads her own country at such a young age. She has also set a wonderful example by being a mother while serving in the office. By meeting the first responders after the attack in Christchurch and introducing strict gun laws in the state or taking strict measures during the Covid-19 pandemic; Jacinda has outsmarted everywhere as a true leader.
Oprah Winfrey, America
Raised by a single mother and born in extreme poverty, Winfrey became a millionaire at the age of 32. She is said to have been the richest African American of the 20th century with a net worth of $ 800 million. She has also sorted out people's problems by discussing her own problems - weight problems, love life, sexual abuse, etc. Many also call her way a kind of "therapy".
Indra Nooyi, India
Coming from Madras, Tamil Nadu, this incredible woman from India has left her mark in which zone she has entered. Since she was known for her roles as former chairman and CEO of Pepsico, she has been among the world's 100 most influential women. Her vision for Pepsico has not only helped it achieve financial benefits, but also something in the long run that also proved to be sustainable. She continues to stand by her motto - "Performance with a purpose", and we could not have agreed less. Indra Nooyi does not even escape the fact that she loves to fulfill her family duties as well. It is for women like her that young girls can believe that anything and everything is possible.
Malala
"I tell my story not because it's unique, but because it's the story of so many girls."
When we talk about the empowerment of women, we can not help but emphasize the fact that a girl at such a young age had the power to fight for women's education. We are talking about the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner who is still continuing his campaign through the Malala Fund. Malala was born on July 12, 1997 to Pakistani parents, and was fortunate to have a father who not only believed in equal opportunities for girls but also ran a girls' school in the village. When the Taliban took control of her village, it was when she spoke in public on behalf of girls, not knowing what consequences it could have. One day she was shot in the head by the Taliban, but instead of this life-changing experience weakening her, she rose back stronger and established with the help of her father "Malala Fund", a charity dedicated to giving every girl an opportunity to to achieve a future she wants to choose for herself.
True Marin
Having been raised by gay parents, Marin had never allowed any voice from the world to influence what she wanted to do in life. She began her political career only at the age of 20. The majority of the ministers in her five-party legislature are women, ie 12/19 members. She is Finland's youngest prime minister ever at the age of 34. The country has taken enormous steps under her leadership to do well in times of pandemic. With a ranking of 85, on the world's 100 most powerful women and a young global leader, she is an example of how age and circumstances do not define where a person will be in his or her life.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank's Diary is one of the most inspiring books ever published. It is a story that she hid in the secret annex from the Nazis during the occupation of the Netherlands. Unfortunately, her story ended tragically when she was discovered and then taken to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.
Before Anne went into hiding, she received a diary on her 13th birthday. During her hiding for 2 years, Anne wrote about events in the secret attachment, but also about her personal thoughts and feelings. She also wrote short stories, began a novel and copied passages from the books she read in her book with beautiful sentences. Her writing helped her cope and make time go by.
Anne's father Otto, who survived her, realized that Anne had wanted to become a writer or journalist and had intended to publish her stories about life in the secret annex. Her father then published her diaries, and since then it has become one of history's most important and influential works.
This was a brief insight into a few female leaders, but we know that everyday women are no less special. So, are there places they can go to enjoy themselves completely? Let's talk about the best countries according to some ranks and parameters for women in the world, to live in and then where women can take a sneak peek as travelers.
Recently, 5 parameters were chosen to give equally weighted scores to women-centric rankings on the basis of income equality, gender equality, human rights, progress and security.
(in). SECURITY - When it comes to security, Spain has topped the list. It ranks best because it is high on good-performing aspects, such as low legal discrimination, street security, low violence, etc. In fact, the Spanish government had 11 women out of 17 cabinet seats. Followed by Spain are the following countries -
2.SINGAPORE (safest in Asia)
3.IRLAND
4. AUSTRIA
5. SWITZERLAND
(ii) GLOBAL GENDER GAP-Iceland has topped the list. It has been 11 years, it does not fail to leave its position. As a Nordic country with few inhabitants, it has still closed 88% of the gender gap. Iceland is followed by-
2.NORGE
3.FINLAND.
4. SWEDEN
(iii) PEACE AND SECURITY INDEX- Norway claims to be number one here. It is followed by Switzerland, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. The main goal of Norwegian gender equality is to increase opportunities for women and girls, promote self-determination and give them opportunities.
Let's talk about the safest countries for "women - traveling alone" in the world, with a few characteristics in mind.
FINLAND- Finland is the best place to visit, especially for nature lovers. We have heard of the beautiful northern lights; Finland boasts the magnificent views of this country. It is home to beautiful tree reserves and wild areas. Finland is ranked number one in terms of security in the World Economic Forum's report on travel and tourism competitiveness. It ranks Finland as number 1 in this regard, making it the safest country for women to travel alone.
AUSTRIA- With a ranking of 4th place on the list of the International Women's Travel Center; It has always been one of the safest countries in the world to travel. Not just in a very quality of life that people live here; the place boasts incredibly beautiful natural places - be it mountains or crystal clear lakes.
ICELAND- Now we have already understood what kind of place Iceland is when it comes to women's safety. We have already discussed it. Iceland has always been in the good books of the Global Peace Index and is also one of the best places solo women can go to. With the crime rate being very low, there is a lot this country offers. The activities in and around the snow are also home to fascinating sights.
JAPAN- A country that rightly makes old traditions coexist with technology is a country with so many different things to do together. The ranking 6th among the most peaceful countries in the world, it is much safer for single female travelers. Even speaking from a world perspective, Tokyo (the capital of Japan) is cited as the most organized in the world.
BELGIUM - Known as "Europe's safest place for women travelers" - it is ranked 10th on the list of international women's travels. The streets boast ancient and medieval architecture. There are historical sites and other beautiful monuments to look at. It has also been used as a beautiful recording destination.
