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International Women's Day observed across the globe on 8th March


  • Every year on 8th March International Women's Day (IWD) is observed across the globe. Firstly, it was celebrated on 28th February 1909 in New York (USA).
  • Theme,
    - The theme for 2020 Women's Day is 'I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights'.
  • Objective,
    - The objective of this day is to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
  • History,
    Firstly, Women's Day was held in New York City as National Woman's Day. It was organized by the Socialist Party of America at the suggestion of Theresa Malkiel, she was a Ukrainian-born American labor activist.

Published On : 09 Mar 2020

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