International Women’s Day 2023: The entire world observes International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honours women’s accomplishments and presence in general. International Women’s Day is celebrated as a public holiday all across the world, and it is more than simply a time for stores and salons to announce promotions for women. Learn more about the origins, significance, and theme of this year’s International Women’s Day by reading on.
International Women’s Day 2023: History and Significance
The Socialist Party of America established National Women’s Day in New York on February 28, 1909. A labour activist named Theresa Malkiel proposed this as a way to commemorate the widespread protests against textile workers. German delegates later that year advocated the notion of a women’s day, though no exact date was specified, taking inspiration from American socialists.
In 1977, the UN General Assembly proclaimed March 8 as International Women’s Day in favour of women’s rights and world peace. International Women’s Day was first celebrated by the UN in 1975. Since that time, the UN has recognised the day by selecting a theme each year.
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This day is noteworthy because it honours women’s accomplishments, promotes gender parity and gender equality, and raises money for numerous charities that support women.
International Women’s Day 2023: Theme
International Women’s Day in 2023 will be celebrated under the banner DigitALL: Technology and innovation for gender equality.
The priority theme for the upcoming 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67) is “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls,” which is in line with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”
Aim of Women’s Day
The purpose of International Women’s Day is to recognise the achievements of women and to promote gender equality. To ensure that the most vulnerable members of our society have equal rights in all areas, this day also aims to promote gender equality by encouraging equal participation in social, economic, cultural, and political activities.
