International Women’s Day celebrated on 8th March.

Why in news?

• International Women’s Day (IWD)is celebrated globally on March 8 every year. The day recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The event celebrates women’s achievements and raises awareness about women’s equality and lobbies for accelerated gender parity.
• The theme of 2022 International Women’s Day is “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
• International Women’s Day is celebrated to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Organisations like colleges and institutions across the world celebrate International Women’s Day by holding public speeches, rallies, exhibitions, workshops and seminars on themes and concepts, debates, quiz competitions and lectures.
• The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in the International Women’s Year,
• In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women’s rights and world peace.