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Detailed explanation-1: -As part of the peace movement brewing on the eve of World War I, Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. Elsewhere in Europe, on or around 8 March of the following year, women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with their sisters.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is International Women’s Day and when did it start? International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place on 8 March every year. It began life as National Women’s Day in the United States back in February 1909.

Detailed explanation-3: -They raised slogans calling for political rights, especially the right to vote. The celebration of March 8 began as American Women’s Day in commemoration of the demonstrations in New York in 1909. American women contributed to pushing European countries to designate March 8 as Women’s Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -IWD is a day to celebrate activists on a global level, raising awareness of their work and the challenges they face. It’s also a great opportunity to network and connect with people committed to gender equality.