In 1911, the first International Women's Day was celebrated, when more than one million women and men demanded women's rights to work, hold office and vote. Next Tuesday, March 8, will mark 100 years since International Women's Day was first celebrated.
We have come a long way from the demands women made a century ago, and on this day, we honor the achievements of the women who came before us. But it also serves as a day to look forward and to take stock of the work we have yet to do to ensure women's human rights are fulfilled around the world.
To celebrate the 100th International Women's Day, we want to share with you the stories of the women who have become a part of the MADRE family through our sister organizations. Their stories span geographic areas - from Colombia to Iraq to Haiti, and cover a multitude of issues - from violence against women to economic justice.
A new story will be posted every day, starting tomorrow and ending on March 7. Check back with us each day this week to read these stories - stories that not only demonstrate the obstacles women around the world continue to face, but that celebrate the strength and determination of these women in their fight to demand their human rights.
So tune in tomorrow for our first feature!
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