women's day的简单英文文章

Next Saturday is International Women’s Day. The United Nations says it will observe the day with a meeting to
honor the women of Afghanistan.

U-N officials say the event will celebrate the spirit, heroism and survival power of
Afghan women who were severely oppressed under the Taleban rulers. Organizers
say the event will also be used to make known the needs of Afghan women. And,
they say delegates will discuss ways in which Afghan females can take part in rebuilding
peace, security and Afghan society.

The opening ceremony will include a short movie about Afghan women. U-N
Secretary General Kofi Annan and the current President of the U-N Security
Council, Ole Peter Kolby of Norway will speak. Delegates also will hear from Laura
Bush, the wife of President Bush.

The idea for an international day to honor women reportedly began in the United
States. The United Nations says one of the first organi