March 8, known as International Women's Day, is a date on which women in Mexico unite both on social media and in demonstrations to make their voices heard. The commemoration has its roots in an event held on May 8, 1908, in Chicago, organized by socialist women in relation to the labor movement. Subsequently, in 1909, it was officially celebrated on February 28 in the United States, and in 1910, the International Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen established the commemorative date.
In the Soviet Union, International Women's Day was officially recognized, and in 1977 the United Nations General Assembly validated it universally. In Mexico, women face the struggle against feminicides in the country and take to the streets to highlight and raise awareness about these issues. It is estimated that there are 10 feminicides daily in Mexico, and women have a workload four times greater than men. March 8 commemorates the historic struggle of women for their rights and their recognition in society.
"It's time for transformative women!", stated Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in a message shared on social media. Since 1911, this event has been recognized in several countries, and the actions surrounding March 8 seek to highlight the importance of women's economic participation, which is 44% compared to 76% for men, according to the Government of Mexico.
