What is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day is a globally recognized day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to action to raise awareness about gender inequalities and accelerate progress towards achieving gender equality.
International Women’s Day 2024: Empowering Women, Driving Progress
On March 8th, 2024, the world unites to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) under the powerful theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” This theme emphasizes the crucial role of investing in women and girls as a catalyst for achieving a more prosperous, just, and peaceful world.
In Short
- The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’.
- The day emphasizes the importance of investing in women for a more equitable and inclusive society.
- The United Nations and other organizations worldwide are rallying behind this call to action.