Fun facts about International women's day

First Women’s day was celebrated in March 19, 1991.

In Summary
  • International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8.
  • It celebrates the strength and courage of a woman.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. It celebrates the strength and courage of a woman.

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

It was officially adopted in 1975. The UN announced the year 1975 as a women’s year and with that Women’s day was adopted.

It is combined with Mother’s day in some countries.

In the US it is also the Women’s history month. It was declared in 2011 by the former President Obama.

Each year has a different theme. This year it is DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender Equality.

The purple, green, and white colors are used to signify the women’s day. This is because they reflect justice, hope, dignity, and purity.

First Women’s day was celebrated in March 19, 1991.

Women’s day is over 100 years old.

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