In a heartfelt message on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Idiat Adebule, the senator representing Lagos West, has extended warm felicitations to women worldwide, with a special focus on the women within the 28 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos West Senatorial District, Lagos State.
Senator Adebule acknowledged the remarkable accomplishments of women across the globe, paying tribute to their outstanding contributions across various spheres of life.
In particular, she highlighted the achievements of her fellow women in the diverse communities that constitute the Lagos West Senatorial District, recognizing their resilience and commitment to driving positive change.
Celebrating the spirit of International Women’s Day, Senator Adebule emphasized the need for increased investments in women.
She urged collective and individual efforts to propel progress in the socio-economic landscape and other facets of society.
The senator’s call resonates with the global theme of fostering gender equality and advancing women’s empowerment.
International Women’s Day, a worldwide celebration, recognizes women’s accomplishments without regard to national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political differences. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, particularly in North America and Europe, the day has gained global importance. United Nations women’s conferences have fortified the international women’s movement, transforming the day into a crucial moment for advocating women’s rights and their active participation in political and economic realms.
Established by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day has its roots in the early 1900s, notably with the first National Woman’s Day in the United States on February 28, chosen to honor the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York. The movement’s foundation, however, was laid in 1848 during the nation’s inaugural women’s rights convention, where demands for civil, social, political, and religious rights were voiced.
The global movement gained traction in Europe when the Socialist International, meeting in Copenhagen, created an international Women’s Day to champion women’s rights and advocate for universal suffrage. Initially celebrated on March 19 in some European countries and the United States, these commemorations highlighted not only voting rights but also women’s workplace rights, inspired by the 1848 revolution and the “Commune de Paris.”
