Today marks International Women’s Day

8 марта 2017

8 March marks International Women’s Day. The history of the holiday is associated with the name of Clara Zetkin who urged the women of the world to join the struggle for equality. Today, 8 March has long been perceived as a sign of respect and love for women.

President Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated Belarusian women on the holiday. “This holiday is a tribute to our mothers, wives, daughters, girlfriends and colleagues. It marks the first days of spring as a symbol of the revival of nature and the triumph of beauty. Thank you for your worldly wisdom and diligence, high professionalism and remarkable personal qualities”, the message reads.