International Woman's Day

Iinternational Woman's Day is held every year in 8 March.It is a day for global to celebrate for the economic, political and social achievements of women.Start as a political event, the holiday blend in the culture of many countries. In some celebrations, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love to the women around them in a way that similar to Mother's Day anh Valentine's Day. However, the political and human rights theme as designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.This day is observe by many countries in the world.On occasion of 2009 International Women's Day the International Committee of the Red Cross has warn that the specific health-care need of women are often ignored.

In the world’s least develope countries, which are at war, women are 300 times more likely to die in childbirth or from pregnancy relate complications than in develope countries, according to UNICEF. While armed and other violence affect entire communities, women are particularly at risk. Because of poor security conditions or because they have no means of transportation, it is often impossible for women to reach a health-care facility so as to give birth safely.The day is an official holiday in some countries like Vietnam,Zambia, Poland, Ukraine,... and was observe by men giving the women in their lives - mothers, wifes, girlfriends, daughters, flowers and small gifts. In some countries it is also observ as an equivalent of Mother's Day, where children also give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.