What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. It started with a protest that took place in New York City in 1908 where women went out onto the streets to demand the right to vote, shorter working hours and better pay. Since then it has taken many forms and today it’s a global event that is supported by lots of charities, NGOs, governments and academic institutions. In some countries, March 8 is an official holiday and in other countries it’s an official holiday but only for women.

Vocabulary :

1. achieverment ( of) /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/ : meaning something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing
2. Takes place ( took place) /take many forms
3. Protest /ˈproʊ.test/ an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs,
4. Demand (dɪˈmænd)(v) = request :to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
5. Charities: /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/ (n ) = giving : a system of giving money, food, or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home, or any organization that has the purpose of providing money or helping in this way:
6. Institutions /ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/ n) = organization : large and important organization, such as a university or bank: