About Womens Day |
Event | Womens Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Location | All over India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category | Occasion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date | Mar 08, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Main Attraction | Celebration of women's achievements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overview/History | Every year, the 8th of March celebrates the success of women in different fields. The main focus of this day is to encourage and appreciate women. The day also aims to initiate more effective actions to safeguard the rights of women in the society. The day was originally called as International Working Women's Day. It began as a socialist political event and eventually blended into the cultures of different countries. In some places it simply became an occasion for people to express their respect and admiration for women. Important Dates
The International Working Women's Day completed its 100 years in the year 2011. The day was marked with grand celebrations in more than 100 countries across the globe. March 2011 was declared as the 'Women's History Month' by the President of the United States of America. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Celebration | The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights. - Gloria Steinem A day dedicated to women, the International Women's Day is celebrated to inspire women and honour their achievements. In many countries, 8 March is recognised as an official holiday, while in some countries it has been declared as a holiday for women. In India, various NGOs and women's organisations participate in the Women's Day celebration they organise various stage plays, events, seminars, programmes, etc., and also present awards to women achievers. This day also sees men honouring the women in their lives, be it their mother, sister, daughter or friend, by giving them a gift as a token of respect, love and care. The day is observed at the United Nations with a specific theme each year. For the International Women's Day 2014, the theme is Inspiring Change. It aims to influence and strengthen the international community's commitment to put an end to violence against women. It intends to introduce a positive change to balance the status of women and men in an unequal world. Past UN Themes on International Women's Day
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