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Make International Women's Day 8th March a public holiday in the UK.

Submitted by Khayala Eylazova on Wednesday 16th February 2022

Published on Monday 21st February 2022

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 21st August 2022

Signatures: 98

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abuse ~ Actions ~ Celebrating ~ Celebrity ~ Equal ~ Gender ~ Global ~ International Women ~ Leading ~ March ~ movement ~ point ~ progress ~ PROGRESSIVE ~ The Great ~ United Nations ~ Violence ~ Western

Petition Action

Make International Women's Day 8th March a public holiday in the UK.

Petition Details

UK as one of the leading voices in the world can set an example to progress, fight Women’s rights by empowering others to follow the way. By only making this day a public day we can achieve results; take actions, set policies, protect new gens - to the great cause marking it’s 110th annniversary!

Additional Information

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. International Women’s Day (IWD) was first celebrated in 1911, in many Western countries. Made official in 1975 when the United Nations started celebrating the day.


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