International Women’s Day 2024:
International Women’s Day is an annual celebration observed on 8th March every year, dedicated to honouring the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality worldwide.
- Theme 2024: Inspire Inclusion
- This global event serves as a reminder of the progress made towards women’s rights and the ongoing challenges that women still face in many aspects of life.
- The celebration’s origin lies in the labour movements of Europe and North America. The first International Women’s Day was held in March 1911.
- It was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations in 1975.