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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY


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International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year.

The celebrations range from general celebration of towards women to a celebration for women's achievements.

The celebration of this day started as a event and was blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, . But presently, in most regions, the political and human rights theme designated by the gets the focus of attention.

The first national Women's Day was observed on 28 February 1909 in the following a declaration by the .

In 1913 women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February.

From its official adoption in Russia following the in 1917 the holiday was predominantly celebrated in countries.

The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2012 was Empower – End Hunger and Poverty.

The UN theme for International Women's Day 2013 is "A promise is a : Time for action to end ," while International Women's Day 2013 has declared the year's theme as The Gender Agenda: Gaining .

On 2013 International Women's Day, the International Committee of the (ICRC) will draw attention to the plight of women in .

All over the world, women and girls living often face particular in terms of protection, privacy and access to basic services, including .