International Women’s Day- Relevance for UPSC Exam
- GS Paper 2: Salient features of Indian Society- Role of women and women’s organization.
International Women’s Day in news
- Recently, the President of India extended warm greetings and best wishes to all women on International Women’s Day.
Key Facts about International Women’s Day
- Background: Women’s Day was first observed in 1911 when a conference comprising 100 women from 17 countries, with unions, socialist parties, working women’s clubs and female legislators unanimously approved the same.
- Zetkin, a feminist and labour leader, proposed at a conference that Women’s Day be celebrated in every country on February 28.
- However, in 1913, the date was changed to March 8, and it continues to be celebrated every year.
- About: International Women’s Day is a day dedicated to women, a symbolic reminder of the historic journey they have taken globally to better their lives, and that while a lot has been achieved on that front, the journey is still long and more needs to be done.
- International Women’s Day Date: International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8. This year, it falls on a Tuesday.
National Commission for Women (NCW)
International Women’s Day 2022
- International Women’s Day theme: According to UN Women, the theme for International Women’s Day, 2022 (IWD 2022) is ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’.
- Additionally, IWD 2022 campaign theme is ‘#BreakTheBias’. It intends to promote a “gender-equal world”, which is “free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination”.
- “A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive”, and where “difference is valued and celebrated”.
- Significance: This year’s Women’s Day attempts to recognize the “contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all”.
Raising Legal Age of Marriage for Women