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Today “Stamps For The day” looks at the stamps released by India and Worldwide on the topic “international Women’s Day”
International Women's Day (IWD) is a celebrated Worldwide as a fitting tribute to contribution of women in the economic, political and social achievements of women past,present and future.
2011 is the centenary year for International Women’s Day - 100 years since the first International Women's Day event happened. More than 1 million women and men attended rallies in 1911.
The Set Of 4 stamps released in 2007 to mark the “International Women’s Day” is an adoption of painting by Jayasri Burman.The Theme Of adopted was “Survival to Success : Celebrate her life”
Women plays an important role as nurturer and preserver.The painting by Jaysri Burman symbolizes all the hopes and aspirations.The flowers depict the natural blooming of hope and joy in a female’s life.
in ancient India, the women enjoyed equal status with men in all fields of life.However, some others hold contrasting views.Works by ancient Indian grammarians such as Patanjali and Katyayana suggest that women were educated in the early Vedic period
In modern India, women have adorned high offices in India including that of the President, Prime minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition, etc. The current President of India Pratibha Patil is a woman.
In 2010 March 9, one day after International Women's day, Rajyasabha passed Women's Reservation Bill, ensuring 33% reservation to women in Parliament and state legislative bodies
Link About President Of India : Click Here
Link About Jayasri Burman : Click Here
International Women’s Day First Day Cover From India Post
Stamp Miniature Sheet On International Women’s Day
Released By India
Jersey Post Release On International Women’s Day Featuring Dame Margot Fonteyn,Florence Nightingale,Marie Curie and Mother Theresa
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2011 Stamp From Australia Celebrating International Women’s Day Centenary
Faroe Islands Stamp To Celebrate International Women’s Day
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|  Stamp From Mexico On International Women’s Day |
Stamp From Pakistan On International Women’s Day
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|  Stamp From Algeria On International Women’s Day |
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