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International Women's Day 2024
- Friday, March 8
International Women's Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
19 March, the last Sunday of February, 15 April, and 23 February are among the key dates for the International Women’s Day movement. But where, then, did the 8th of March come from?
The Official UN International Women’s Day commemoration will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber and live streamed on 8 March 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST. The purpose of the day is to...
Apr 22, 2024 · International Women’s Day (IWD), day (March 8) honouring the achievements of women and promoting women’s rights. A national holiday in numerous countries, it has been sponsored by the United Nations (UN) since 1975. International Women’s Day (IWD) grew out of efforts in the early 20th century to.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 8, 2024 · For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on 8 March. But what is the day for, and why does it matter? How did International Women's Day...
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change.
Mar 4, 2022 · 4 March 2022. BBC. Celebrations in Chandigarh, India, on 8 March 2021. You might have seen International Women's Day mentioned in the media or heard friends talking about it. But what is...
