Question: International Women’s Day was celebrated across the world on March 8, 2020. When did United Nations celebrate this day for the first time?
(a) 1975
(b) 1985
(c) 1995
(d) 1980
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Women’s Day was celebrated across the world on 8 March 2020.
- The main theme of this day in the year 2020 is ‘Uniform world is a capable world’.
- It is noteworthy that this day is celebrated to commemorate the economic, political and social achievements of women.
- It is known that during the International Women’s Year in 1975, the United Nations started celebrating this day on 8 March.
- It is to be noted that among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN member states under Agenda 2030, goal 5 is to achieve gender equality and empower all girls.
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/