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Every year on March 8, people commemorate International Women’s Day. It is a global holiday honouring the accomplishments women have made throughout history to a wide range of disciplines, including politics, economics, culture, and society. It acknowledges the advancements made in women’s rights and gives them the confidence to keep pursuing equality.
Why Is It Celebrated as International Women’s Day? This day serves to increase public awareness of the ongoing fight for gender parity. It draws attention to the obstacles and prejudice that women still encounter in regard to leadership roles, equitable pay, and educational possibilities.
In addition, the day encourages women all throughout the world to feel united and supportive of one another. It brings them together to share stories, show support for one another, and celebrate their combined power in the struggle for equal rights and opportunities.
Above all, the day provides a crucial platform for celebrating women’s achievements, drawing attention to existing injustices, and advancing the notion of future equality and opportunity for women.
The theme for International Women’s Day in 2024
International Women’s Day (2024) will focus on ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ with a specific focus on economic disempowerment.
That year’s marketing theme, nevertheless, is “Inspire Inclusion.” Inspire Inclusion, the campaign’s slogan, highlights the value of empowerment and diversity in all spheres of society.
The United Nations declared March 8 to be International Women’s Day in 1975. On March 19, 1911, though, it was observed for the first time in the US and a few other European nations.
The 1908 labour movement gave rise to the concept of International Women’s Day, when a large number of female garment workers marched through the streets of New York City to demand voting rights, shorter workweeks, and higher pay. Leading the charge was the Socialist Party of America.
Significance
The purpose of celebrating International Women’s Day is to disseminate the idea of gender equality and build a more positive, gender-neutral society In addition to celebrating women, the day raises awareness of topics including reproductive rights, violence against women, and equal rights for women.
Celebrations: On International Women’s Day, people show their support for the women in their life by doing kind deeds. You can watch their favourite movies, make handmade gifts, give them books authored by female authors, take them to their favourite restaurant for dinner, educate yourself on women’s rights and gender equality, and much more.
