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Happy International Women's Day! // ¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer!

While not a well-recognized holiday in the US, International Women's Day is a great opportunity to recognize women and gender equality.

Editor's Note: The Spanish version follows the English.

Nota de Redacción: La versión en español le sigue a la de inglés.

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. This holiday was officially established in 1977 by the United Nations, and is celebrated in almost all countries around the world.

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Throughout history there have always been women’s rights movements, like the fight for gender equality, whether that be in the social sphere like the right to vote, to education, etc; in the labor sphere, equal pay for equal work, etc; also in the family sphere, particularly against physical and psychological abuse of women in the home, which is deeply entrenched in third world countries and especially in our Latino communities.

In recent years, there has been much progress and many triumphs around these demands, but still more work is needed. This is why we must reiterate our commitment to and solidarity with our women, especially with women workers and fighters.

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To all the women of the world, have a wonderful day!

Ernichan.

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Feliz Dia Internacional de la mujer!!

El 8 de marzo de todos los años se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer. Esta fecha fue instaurada oficialmente en 1977 por la organización de las Naciones Unidas y es celebrada en casi todos los países del mundo.

A lo largo de la historia siempre hubo movimientos a favor de los derechos de la mujer, como la lucha por la igualdad de géneros, ya sea en el ámbito social estos es, derecho al voto, educación, etc. En el campo laboral, igualdad de salarios, etc. También en el ámbito familiar, especialmente contra el abuso físico y sicológico de la mujer en el hogar, muy arraigado en los países del tercer mundo y especialmente en nuestras comunidades latinas.

En los últimos años ha habido muchos progresos y triunfos en referencia a estas reinvidicaciones, pero todavía falta trabajar más. Por eso debemos reiterar nuestro compromiso y solidaridad con nuestras mujeres, especialmente con las trabajadoras y luchadoras.

¡¡Feliz día a todas las mujeres del mundo!!

Ernichan.

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