{"id":1568,"date":"2025-03-08T09:53:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T04:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:02:21","slug":"international-womens-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women\u2019s Day 2025, Theme, Purpose and Reason"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/#International_Womens_Day_Overview\" >International Women\u2019s Day Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/#International_Womens_Day_2025_Theme\" >International Women\u2019s Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/#Reason_for_the_International_Womens_Day_Celebration_on_March_8\" >Reason for the International Women\u2019s Day Celebration on March 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/#National_Womens_Day\" >National Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-womens-day-2025\/#International_Womens_Day_FAQs\" >International Women\u2019s Day FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year on March 8th, people around the world celebrate <\/span><b>International Women\u2019s Day <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(IWD). This special day is a time to honor the strength, courage, and achievements of women everywhere. It also reminds us that there is still work to do to ensure that women and girls have equal rights, opportunities, and respect in society.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Womens_Day_Overview\"><\/span><b>International Women\u2019s Day Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>International Women\u2019s Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a global event that celebrates the contributions of women in different areas, including science, politics, education, and business. It is also a day to raise awareness about the challenges that women still face, such as unequal pay, discrimination, and violence. The first National Women&#8217;s Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909. Later, in 1911, countries like Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland also began celebrating it. The United Nations officially recognized March 8th as International Women\u2019s Day in 1977.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>International Women\u2019s Day Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Women\u2019s Day (IWD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 8, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Observed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1909 (United States), 1911 (Europe)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized by UN<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1977<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theme for 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate women\u2019s achievements and promote gender equality<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Colors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple (justice), Green (hope), White (purity)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Womens_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>International Women\u2019s Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, International Women\u2019s Day has a special theme to focus on. The <\/span><b>theme for International Women\u2019s Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>\u201cFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This theme highlights the importance of making sure every woman and girl has equal opportunities, rights, and power to shape the future. It encourages people to work together for a world where women are treated fairly and no one is left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1570\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-194755.png?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-194755.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-194755.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-194755.png?w=832&amp;ssl=1 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_for_the_International_Womens_Day_Celebration_on_March_8\"><\/span><b>Reason for the International Women\u2019s Day Celebration on March 8<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 8 was chosen as <\/span><b>International Women\u2019s Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of an important event in history. In 1917, women in Russia protested against food shortages and the effects of World War I. Their protests led to big changes in the country, including women gaining the right to vote. This powerful movement inspired other women around the world, and March 8 became the official day to celebrate women&#8217;s rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Womens_Day\"><\/span><b>National Women\u2019s Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India celebrates <\/span><b>National Women\u2019s Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on February 13 every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter, poet, and the first female governor of independent India. National Women\u2019s Day is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of Indian women in different fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Womens_Day_FAQs\"><\/span><b>International Women\u2019s Day FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1569 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1569.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1569.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1569.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1569.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1569.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1741356949\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1569\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15690\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15690\" aria-controls=\"collapse15690\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is International Women\u2019s Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse15690\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15690\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Women\u2019s Day is a global event celebrating women\u2019s achievements and promoting gender equality.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15691\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15691\" aria-controls=\"collapse15691\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of International Women\u2019s Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15691\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15691\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for 2025 is \u201cFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15692\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15692\" aria-controls=\"collapse15692\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the official colors of Women\u2019s Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15692\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15692\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The official colors are Purple (justice), Green (hope), and White (purity).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15693\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15693\" aria-controls=\"collapse15693\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is International Women\u2019s Day celebrated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15693\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15693\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is celebrated to honor women\u2019s contributions and raise awareness about gender equality.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15694\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15694\" aria-controls=\"collapse15694\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why do we celebrate Women\u2019s Day on March 8?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15694\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15694\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 8 was chosen because of the 1917 protests by Russian women, which led to important political changes.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15695\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15695\" aria-controls=\"collapse15695\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When is Women\u2019s Day celebrated in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15695\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15695\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In India, International Women\u2019s Day is celebrated on March 8, and National Women\u2019s Day is celebrated on February 13 in honor of Sarojini Naidu.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate International Women\u2019s Day 2025 on March 8! 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