March – 8: International Women Day
The International Women Day on March 8 is observed in the whole
world. It is evident that the countries of Socialism depict a different picture
of safety and economic freedom to the women in contrast to the capitalist world
that is no doubt the overwhelming majority.
In the capitalist world, the women are looked upon as sex
objects and women trafficking is a major concern. Girls and women are forced
into sex trade and there is no humanity in this flesh trade. There is no
financial freedom to women in the capitalist countries where the working women
also are financially subservient to the men folk especially the husbands. The
equal pay for men and women is still a far cry in most of the countries except
in big businesses and Public Sectors.
International Women Day should be an eye opener and the women
folk should come out openly in opposing the injustices against them. The day is
creating awareness among the women folk more and more. But, wearing of same
sarees in the offices and celebrating the day with sweets etc are not going to
bring the situation to any change and the struggles alone can lead to
emancipation. The men folk no doubt should involve in the struggle but it is
the women who have to organize themselves and agitate against the prevailing
injustices.
WFTU (World Federation of Trade Unions) has taken initiative to
organize a symposium online today at 8.30 P.M IST. The topic of the
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM is “THE ROLE OF WORKING WOMEN IN THE INTERNATIONAL
CLASS ORIENTED TRADE UNION MOVEMENT”. DANIA LEYVA (Cuba) and CINZIA DELLA PORTA
(Italy), members of the Educational Committee of the IWI (International Workers
Institute) will be addressing the symposium.
All are invited to participate online in Zoom. The LINK to Zoom
is:
826 1504 3923
ACCESS CODE 710937
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