The first international Women’s Day was observed in 1911. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements¹ of women. In some regions, the day has lost its political flavour and has simply become an occasion for people to express their love for women in a way similar to a mixture of Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Approximately how many people living in poverty in the world are women or girls?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%

2. What is the leading cause of death and disability for women living in the developing world?
A. Conflict/War
B. Malaria
C. HIV or AIDS
D. Pregnancy and Childbirth

3. International Women’s Day is not an official holiday in this country:
A. Bangladesh
B. Ukraine
C. Bulgaria
D. Vietnam

4. In the United States, National Women’s Day was first observed on?
A. 19 March, 1911
B. 8 March, 1911
C. 28 February, 1909
D. 8 March, 1859

VOCABULARY: 1. úspechy – úspěchy

Key:1.C, 2.D, 3.A, 4.C