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Origin and purpose of International Women's Day

It's a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement.

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by HILLARY BETT

Big-read08 March 2024 - 07:22
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In Summary


  • On 19 March 1911, the first International Women’s Day was held, with more than 1 million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland taking part.
  • The day focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement.

IWD focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political.

So on this day celebrate the women in your life if you can.  Here are some facts about Women’s Day.

On 19 March 1911, the first International Women’s Day was held, with more than 1 million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland taking part.


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