International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th each year, has a theme every year. Tap to see the theme of 2024 and the history behind celebrating Women's Day.
International Women's Day 2024 theme is to 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,' emphasising the pivotal role of empowering women for societal advancement.
International Women's Day (IWD) traces its origins back to the early 20th century when women began organising for better working conditions, suffrage, and equality. The first National Women's Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909.
Celebrating International Women's Day holds significant importance as itiIt highlights the achievements of women in various fields while also acknowledging the challenges they continue to face, such as discrimination, inequality, and violence.
Green, Purple, and white are the official colours declared for International Women's Day. Green is the symbol of hope, white stands for purity, and purple represents justice.
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