International Women’s Day 2021

08 Mar International Women’s Day 2021

Why is it celebrated:

• It is celebrated on the 8th of March every
• Women are identified for their achievements andcontribution

irrespective of their nationality, ethnicity, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political background.

• It addresses the past suppression of women and empowerment in terms of opportunities and potential.

The theme of this year:

• As per the United Nations, the theme this year is, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
• The campaign theme is#ChooseToChallenge.

Fact:

• Clara Zetkin, a woman rights activist from Germany, suggested celebrating this event every year at an International Conference in

– Ajit Satpathy

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Ajit Satapathy