International Women's Day is considered a day that has become a symbol of the struggle for women's rights and equality. This day is celebrated every year on March 8 to celebrate women's social, economic, political and cultural achievements and to raise awareness about women's rights. However, the emergence and importance of this day is closely related to the difficulties and struggles that women have experienced throughout history. The origins of International Women's Day date back to the late 19th century. On March 8, 1857, women textile workers in New York went on strike due to low wages, long working hours and poor working conditions. However, this strike was violently suppressed by the police and many women were killed. This event was a turning point in the struggle for women's rights and allowed women to come together to defend their rights. Following this event, in 1910, the Second International, which convened in Hanover, Germany, accepted March 8 as International Women's Day. In 1911, March 8 was celebrated in many European countries and the United States. Since this date, International Women's Day has been accepted as a day to celebrate the struggles and achievements made for women's rights. The importance of International Women's Day is that it reminds us that women's rights and struggle for equality continues. In addition, women often face discrimination and violence because they still do not have equal rights in many countries. Therefore, International Women's Day is an important opportunity to increase the courage and determination of those who fight for women's rights, to raise awareness for women to have equal rights, and to celebrate women's achievements.

March 8 International Women's Day is the symbol of women's rights and struggle for equality. This day is an opportunity to defend women's rights and to fight for women to have equal rights. Therefore, the importance of International Women's Day is great and it is important to act together to defend women's rights.

On this meaningful day, Fırat University Midwifery Student Community opened a stand at the Student Entrance of the Faculty of Health Sciences and aimed to raise awareness on this issue.