Amagwinya Day ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Amagwinya Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Amagwinya Day is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates the day, in 1956, when a group of women from the townships of Johannesburg protested against the pass laws that required them to carry identification documents at all times. The women were arrested and jailed, but their action inspired other protests against the pass laws, which were eventually repealed. Amagwinya Day is now celebrated as a day of solidarity with women who have fought for their rights, and as a reminder of the importance of women’s voices in the struggle for equality and justice.