March 8: International Women’s Day

Every year, March 8^th is marked as International Women’s Day. It was first proposed by the Socialist Party of America in 1909. However, it was pertained to New York City. The first International Women’s Day was marked first in 1909.

Theme

This year the International Women’s Day (ITW) is marked under the theme

Theme: An Equal World is an Enabled World

The United Nations began celebrating Women’s Day in 1975.

Women’s Day in India

For the first time in Indian history, women visiting monuments under Archaeological Survey of India are to be provided with free pass. This is being done to signify Indian Culture’s respect for women. Women are being worshipped as goddess in Indian Culture.

PM Modi is to provide access to his social media account on IWD to inspiring women. The GoI has also initiated serious of actions including telecasting 14 women-oriented films, commemorating women members of constituent assembly, etc.

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020