Question

'International Women's Day' observed on which date?
1. 20 January
2. 8 March
3. 23 June
4. 22 March

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 8 March

International Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March.

• The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2021 is 'Choose To Challenge'.
• International Women's Day is a worldwide holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
• It is also a focal point in the women's rights agitation, bringing consideration to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.
• International Women's Day is commemorated in many ways worldwide.
• It is a public holiday in several countries and celebrated socially or locally in others.
• The UN observes the holiday in connection with a certain issue, campaign, or theme in women's rights.
• In many parts of the world, IWD still reflects its political origins, being marked by protests and calls for radical change; in other areas, particularly in the West, it is largely sociocultural and centered on a celebration of womanhood.