International Women’s Day “IWD” is celebrated every year on 8th of March all across the world in different regions of the countries in order to focus the achievements and contributions of the women in the society.

As women are the major part of the society and plays a great role in the economic, political, and social activities, international women’s day is commemorated to remember and appreciate women’s all over achievements.

The day also aims to initiate more effective actions to safeguard the rights of women in the society.

The celebration of this event varies from region to region.

Generally, it is celebrated to provide respect to whole women fraternity, appreciate them and to express love for them.

Event Womens Day
Location All over India
Category Occasion
Date Mar 8, 2016
Main Attraction Celebration of women's achievements

Important Dates-

In 1909, the United States of America celebrated the first National Woman's Day on 28 February.

In 1908, Chicago celebrated the first Women's Day on 3 May.

In 1909, New York observed the first Women's Day on 28 February.

In 1911, the first International Women's Day was celebrated in different countries.

Past UN Themes on International Women's Day-

1997 Women and the Peace Table
1998 Women and Human Rights
1999 World Free of Violence Against Women
2000 Women Uniting for Peace
2001 Women and Peace: Women Managing Conflicts
2002 Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities
2003 Gender Equality and the Millennium Development Goals
2004 Women and HIV/AIDS
2005 Gender Equality Beyond 2005 Building a More Secure Future
2006 Women in Decision-making
2007 Ending Impunity for Violence Against Women and Girls
2008 Investing in Women and Girls
2009 Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls
2010 Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All
2011 Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women
2012 Empower Rural Women, End Poverty and Hunger
2013 A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women