International Women's Day 2024: Date, significance, quotes. All you need to know

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Women hold only 13% of senior roles in Indian media and entertainment industry: report Recognized as a pivotal date each year, International Women's Day serves as a cornerstone for celebrating women's accomplishments, amplifying discussions on gender equality, advocating for swifter progress towards parity, and mobilizing resources for women-centric initiatives. Since the early 1900s, International Women's Day has been observed, originating during a period of significant societal upheaval marked by rapid industrialization and the emergence of radical ideologies.

In 1908, amidst growing awareness of women's oppression and inequality, women began actively campaigning for change. Also Read: Women in Finance: 47% of female Indian earners in metros take independent financial decisions, says survey Notably, in New York City, 15,000 women marched, demanding improved working conditions, including shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights.

Subsequently, in accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day was observed across the United States on February 28th the following year. Women continued this tradition on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

In 1910, at the Second International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of an International Women's Day. She advocated for a unified celebration across countries to champion women's demands.