By Farida Ezzat, Contributor, EgyptianStreets.com (editing by Mohamed Khairat) Since its start in the socialist movement, International Women’s Day has been a day where female activists all over the world come together under the certainty that women’s equality is not only a sign of societal development, but a human right that cannot be overlooked. It is a day where thousands of women defy society’s restrictive and discriminating views of women and march for hours chanting their rights of equal pay, voting rights and overall equality. A day to celebrate women’s freedom and courage, International Women’s Day stands as a reminder of how far we have come and how long we have to go. With political instabilities and economical downfalls, women have continued to brave discrimination and sexual abuse in order to fight for freedom and to put an end to oppressive fascist regimes. Countries all over the world have taken actions to inspire change and promote societies drenched with promise for women. Women’s rights organizations have continued to work to ensure that women’s equality is achieved in all aspects of society. Egypt has begun to take simple steps in ensuring…
