Women's Day is international, but it doesn't mean the same everywhere.

In Russia, women are traditionally given roses and tulips on March 8, and they protest against femicides on the streets of South America.

Invented in the United States and first celebrated 111 years ago there and in Germany, Denmark, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Switzerland, the day is probably unknown to many women in Arab countries to this day.

It has been a public holiday in Berlin for three years, although most Berliners are more likely to indulge in the sun or on the sofa than take part in one of the women's day rituals.

Despite the pandemic, they will take place again this year all over Germany.

It is also possible to demonstrate with trade unions and parties in the Rhine-Main area.

It should be about women in particular working in education and care, paid little or not at all, because the educated and cared for belong to their own family.

There is often a lack of will and drive

The demonstrations have a lot of competition this time because of the war in Ukraine.

But the events are not the decisive factor.

The same is true for Equal Pay Day, which fell on the day before Women's Day this year: by March 7, women would have been working without pay if the gender pay gap were converted into days.

More decisive than such symbolism is that, despite all the successes of equality, there are still a few things that are amiss.

The gap between men's and women's incomes continues to widen, and fewer women hold important posts.

Also in 2022 you will hear stupid and thoughtless patriarch sayings.

Or not because they are not represented in the rounds in which the sayings are made.

That doesn't mean that all men in these circles appreciate these customs.

Nevertheless, there is often a lack of will and drive to consult a few more female voices when making decisions in business and politics.

And so, despite various quotas, women still do not have enough say everywhere.

It is often said that the future belongs to girls – on the job market and in general.

There are even said to be men between the ages of 30 and 50 who feel marginalized because of the many advancements made to women.

Maybe feelings are just feelings.

As far as the facts are concerned, there is still work to be done on equality.

This applies not only internationally, but also locally.

And not only on March 8th, but above all on all other days.