International Women's Day 2024: Why Women's Day is celebrated on March 8; know history, significance, theme, and interesting facts

International Women's Day 2024, International Women's Day 2024 theme: International Women's Day is celebrated each year on March 8 globally. On this day, multiple events take place to respect and acknowledge the achievements of women.

International Women's Day 2024 Theme

The theme for International Women's Day 2024 has been decided as ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ according to the official website of the United Nations.

"Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030," the website read.

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International Women's Day 2024: History and significance

On February 28, 1909, the United Nations observed the first National Women's Day, followed by a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The day has great significance for gender equality and women's rights.

Why is International Women's Day celebrated on March 8?

The fact that Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 is linked to the women’s movement during the Russian Revolution (1917).

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International women's day 2024: Interesting facts

• In 1984, Australia introduced the world’s first Women’s Budget Statement.
• There is a lack of financing with a staggering $360 billion annual deficit in spending on gender-equality measures.
• Only 5 per cent of government aid is focused on tackling violence against women and girls, and less than 0.2 per cent is directed to its prevention.
• New Zealand was the first self-governing nation to allow women to vote.

(Source: un.org)

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