International Women’s Day 2024

The world is celebrating International Women’s Day 2024. This is March 08. On the other hand., its celebration started in 1911 if we talk about women day history. Moreover, every year, World Women Day has a theme. The theme of International Women Day 2024 is inspire inclusion.

Inspire Inclusion – Women Day Theme 2024

The theme highlighted the importance of inclusion. Inclusion in decision, inclusion in business, inclusion in governance. Moreover, inclusion in family matters, inclusion in society, and inclusion in education. Inclusion of Women is important. This year, the world is inspiring the inclusion of women. The world is demanding an inclusive world. This inclusion is for equality, justice, and peace. This inclusion is for importance.

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History of International Women Day

Although International Women’s day formally started in 1911 but its history is long way. It linked back to the Industrialized world where voices were raised for women rights. Furthermore, In 1908, 15000 women marched for better pay, shorter hours, and voter rights. On the other hand, in 1909, the US observed the first National Women Day.

Clara Zetkin presented the idea of International Women’s Day at an International Conference of Working Women in 110. In 1911, it was observed on March 19 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.

In 1914, Russian Women observed this day in a campaign for peace regarding World War 1. This year, it was also decided to select the Date of March 08 for this day. United Nations marked this day for the first time in 1975.  In 1996, UNO announced the first annual theme. Read the complete World Women Day History Here.