Question

When is the "International Women's Day" celebrated?
1. 8^th March
2. 8^th August
3. 5^th September
4. 9^th November

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 8^th March

The Correct Answer is 8th March.

• International Women's Day (IWD) is a worldwide event celebrating women's cultural, political, and economic achievements. Every year on March 8th, it is commemorated.
• It's also a focal point in the women's rights movement, raising awareness about topics like gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.

• IWD arose from early twentieth-century labour movements in North America and Europe.
• The first edition was supposedly a "Women's Day" organized by the Socialist Party of America on February 28, 1909, in New York City.
• International Women's Day is celebrated in a number of forms around the world, in certain nations, it is a public holiday, and it is observed socially or politically.
• International Women's Day is celebrated in a number of ways around the world; in some nations, it is a national holiday, whereas, in others, it is observed socially or locally.
• The UN commemorates the holiday in celebration of a specific topic, movement, or theme related to women's rights.

• The United Nations' theme for International Women's Day in 2021 is "Women in Leadership: Achieving an Inclusive Future in a COVID-19 World," emphasizing the role that girls and women played as health care workers, nurses, innovators, and community organisers around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.