International Women’s Day (IWD) originated in 1911, when women garment workers in New York took action to protest against their appalling and dangerous working conditions. Women workers often face more hazardous working and social conditions than their male counterparts and get paid less than men for comparable work. Violence against women is still very common. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and as refugees face particular dangers. IWD is the global day when women and men will be marching to advance the fight for women’s rights and for equality.
Please send your IWD solidarity statements to AAWL here.
International Women’s Day (IWD) originated in 1911, when women garment workers in New York took action to protest against their appalling and dangerous working conditions. Women workers often face more hazardous working and social conditions than their male counterparts and get paid less than men for comparable work. Violence against women is still very common. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and as refugees face particular dangers. IWD is the global day when women and men will be marching to advance the fight for women’s rights and for equality.
Please send your IWD solidarity statements to AAWL here.
