International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8 every year to celebrate the contribution of women to society, culture, politics and economy. The day is a public holiday in many countries, and in many other countries the day is celebrated to promote the achievements of women at the local or societal level. International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to raise awareness in support of action against gender inequality. Here in this post, we are giving you complete information about International Women’s Day like its theme, history and significance.
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International Women’s Day 2023: Theme
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year with a different theme. This year, the theme of International Women’s Day 2023 is “Embrace Equity”. According to the International Women’s Day website “Equity is not just a good thing, it’s a necessity. A focus on gender equality should be part of the DNA of every society. And it is important to understand the difference between equality and equality. The IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign aims to draw the world’s attention to why ‘equal opportunity is not enough’.”
History of International Women’s Day
The first National Women’s Day was celebrated on February 28, 1909 in the United States. It was dedicated by the Socialist Party of America in honor of the garment workers’ strike in New York. In 1945 the Charter of the United Nations became the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men, but it was not until 1975, the International Women’s Year, that the United Nations celebrated the first official International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day 2023: Significance
People celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 by making women special with good behavior. We all know that the world cannot run without women. This day is a day to appreciate the efforts of women. Organizations big and small come together to realize how valuable women are in today’s society.