This Women’s Day Theme Is Celebrating Achievements. Know how did the celebration began. 

Every year on ”March 8, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring and acknowledging the achievements of women globally.” Adorned in hues of pink and purple, streets, markets, offices, and public places in numerous countries join in the festivities.

The origins of International Women’s Day are debated, with conflicting opinions from the ”Cold War era.” Some attribute its beginnings to the 1909 march in New York by socialist women and textile workers, advocating for shorter hours, higher pay, and voting rights. Others credit the idea to Clara Zetkin, an anti-fascist and socialist German leader, who proposed the concept at a 1910 Copenhagen conference attended by representatives from 17 countries.

European activists amplified the movement, rallying for women’s rights, including the right to vote, equal pay, and workplace rights. Over a million people attended these rallies, and in 1975, the United Nations officially marked the occasion.

International Women’s Day has evolved into a public holiday in many countries, gaining popularity worldwide. Nations like Russia celebrate it as a national holiday, and in China, women often take a half-day off from work. Italy observes the day by exchanging mimosa blooms, a tradition thought to have originated in post-World War II Rome.

In the United States, March is dedicated to Women’s History Month, with a presidential proclamation each year commemorating the accomplishments of American women.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ focusing on tackling economic disempowerment. As the world unites to celebrate the achievements of women and promote gender equality, the day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the work that still lies ahead.