* International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
* In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
* The first IWD was observed on 19 March 1911 in Germany following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The idea of having an international women's day was first put forward at the turn of the 20th century amid rapid world industrialization and economic expansion that led to protests over working conditions.
* 2011 sees the International Women's Day centenary fall on the same day as Shrove (pancake) Tuesday.
* For a detailed list of International Women's Day events globally see http://www.internationalwomensday.com/events.asp
* Follow the International Women's Day Twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/womensday
* For more information see http://www.internationalwomensday.com/about.asp
* For International Women's Day logos and usage guidelines, see http://www.internationalwomensday.com/linkto.asp
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