International Women’s Day 2023: Date, Theme, History and Significance

New Delhi: International Women’s Day 2023 will be observed on March 8th. This day is celebrated to create awareness about discrimination. This day is celebrated to embrace equality among both genders.

Why is International Women’s Day 2023 celebrated?

The main motive behind this day is to celebrate women’s achievements and increase visibility and also discussing inequality, is key.

 International Women’s Day 2023: What is the theme for this year?

The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”

International Women’s Day: History

In the 20th century, International Women’s Day emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Women’s Day.

When was International Women’s Day first celebrated?

International Women’s day was first observed in the United States on February 28, 1909, in commemoration of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, during which women protested against harsh working conditions.

In 1945, the United Nations Charter became the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between men and women.

On March 8, 1975, the UN observed its first official International Women’s Day.

It was only after the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly in 1977, that International Women’s Day became a mainstream global holiday.

On March 8, the official UN holiday for women’s rights and world peace is observed.

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