100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
Dear friends, we invite you all to join us in celebration of the global event that takes place today, 8th March 2011 – the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Celebrated for the first time in 1911
Back in 1911 International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time with one million men and women attending rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and to end the general discrimination levelled at the female of the species. 100 years on the battle for equality continues but the day has become a global event celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In the UK alone there are over 400 different events planned for today.
Has the role of women in society changed since then?
Well, according to Unicef, “Women perform 66% of the world’s work, produce 50% of the food, but earn 10% of the income and own 1% of the property.”
The United Nations set up different themes globally for International Women’s Day each year and every country chooses a theme which is relevant for them. For example, Women in Decision Making, World Free of Violence Against Women, Celebrating the Past Planning for the Future.
We have chosen our theme for this day to be the Celebration of the Creative Talent of Women at Folksy. There are so many of us there. So talented and so creative and all of these flowers and bouquets are for you to enjoy. So please have a look and share your thoughts on Women’s role in modern society, maybe you have your own themes?
Please remember if you would like to see more of any item just click on it’s image and you will be taken straight to their Folksy shop.
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| Hand Beaded Swarovski Pearl & Crystal Rose Necklace and English Garden Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet by K & O Jewellery | |
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| Felt Flower Corsage by Needles, Crochet Flower Corsage by SeaPink | |
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| Raspberry and Burgundy Crocheted Be-jewelled Corsages by NOfkantsCurios, Flower Corsage/Brooch – Pink and white by Uniquely Yours | |
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| Hydrangea and Roses Brooch by Lynwood Crafts, Felt Flower Necklace by Love from Lynne | |
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| Bright Crochet Flower Corsages by Sophie's Stuff and Yellow and Green Sequinned Flower Corsage by The Sequinned Sheep | |
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| Red Flower Corsage by Kelly McRobie and Frilly Flower Corsage: Lilac by The Crafty Little Bead Box | |
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| Crocheted Flower Brooch by Josie Mary, Funky Fabric Corsage by Umbrella Tree | |
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| Reclaimed Zip Corsage by Rubystreasures, Cream & Black Rose Corsage by Belle and the Bean | |
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| Flared Rose Corsage/Brooch by Coffee 'n' Crochet, Tweedy Sea Green Crochet Corsage by Very Berry | |
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| Vintage Fabric Flower, Corsage, Brooch, Hair accessory by Cool Mummy, Flower Brooch by Poppies | |
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| Fabric Flower Brooch by Buttercup Boutique, Crochet Posy of Daisies Flowers and a Heart by HeloiseV | |
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| Crochet Flowering Plant by SophieCat, 2-Cup Crochet Tea Cosy in Lilac with White Roses by Andrea Lesley Crochet | |
Brilliant selection of flowers for International Women’s Day, well done!
hey olga, thank you so much for selecting one of my sophie’s stuff corsages….im very proud and very sorry that i didnt have chance early today to shout about the blog sooner!
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thank you very much again, you have put together a fantastic selection
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sophie
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What a lovely selection! Thank you so much for including my flower tea cosy.
What a beauitful selection of flowers, thank you so much for including one of our flowers.
Lovely flower selection, most of which are very unique