International Women’s Day 2023 Celebration, Theme, History, Images, and Importance of the Day

International Women’s Day 2023: Every year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated all over the world on 8 March. In the year 1975, the United Nations (UN) began to celebrate International Women’s Day, and in 1977, the United National General Assembly declared 8 March as International Women’s Day in support of women’s rights and global peace.

IWD is observed every year with the aim of honoring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. International Women’s Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the challenges women face in their daily lives. It aims to emphasize the importance of achieving gender equality, women’s rights, and women’s empowerment.

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“DigitALL: Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality” is the United Nations theme for IWD 2023. The theme aims to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions women and girls are making to technology and online learning.

Internation Women’s Day 2023 Highlights

How did International Women’s Day begin?

The seeds were planted when 15,000 women marched through New York City in 1908 to demand shorter hours, higher pay, and the opportunity to vote. A year later the first National Women’s Day was proclaimed by the Socialist Party of America.

Clara Zetkin, a communist activist & supporter of women’s rights, introduced the concept of making the day a worldwide holiday. In the year 1910, she gives a suggestion at a conference of working women in Copenhagen. There were 100 women in attendance from 17 different nations, and they all unanimously supported her proposal.

Internation Women’s Day 2023 Theme

When the UN started celebrating Women’s Day on March 8, it was celebrated with a special theme. When International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time across the globe, its theme was ‘Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future’. While talking about this year’s theme, this year the theme of International Women’s Day has been kept as “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.

Quotes of IWD 2023

On IWD (International Women’s Day), we recognize that online spaces are becoming increasingly unsafe for women. Leading an online platform for women, I hope to empower more women and transwomen to combat gender bias in a safe environment. Our #Womenforwomen philosophy focuses on leveraging digital technologies to empower women to break free from gender bias. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of women and transwomen by providing a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe every woman deserves a safe online community where she can connect, express herself, and grow. We strive to create a platform where women can uplift each other, share experiences, and inspire change. We aim to inspire more women to take charge of their lives, challenge gender stereotypes, and follow their dreams with confidence. Let’s work together to pave the way for a more just world for all.

The main aim or objective or purpose of celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 is to give equal rights to women in society. On the occasion of this day, its purpose is also to give every woman their rights. Along with this, IWD is also celebrated with the aim of preventing discrimination against women in any field. On this day, many programs and campaigns are also conducted with the aim of attracting the attention of people to the rights of women and making them aware.

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