International Women's Day 2024

• International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March.

• The day is celebrated to help create a gender-equal world and celebrate the achievements of women and their increasing visibility in every walk of life.

• The day celebrates the economic, social, political and cultural achievements of women around the world.

• The United Nations celebrated International Women's Day 2024 under the theme "Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress".

• Women's Day first came into existence in 1909 and was known as National Women's Day.

• This day was first celebrated on 28 February 1909.