International Women's Day 2023: History, significance, theme

International Women's Day 2023: Theme

This year, the United Nations declared the theme as "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" to emphasise the importance of technology in bringing gender issues to light

Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is observed to spread the message of gender equality to create a better society free of gender bias. The day celebrates women and addresses issues such as women's equal rights, violence and abuse against women, and reproductive rights.

International Women's Day 2023: History

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Women's Day emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe in the twentieth century.

International Women's Day 2023: UNESCO's message

Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay stated in her message for this year's International Women's Day that there is a need to ensure that women and girls benefit from the opportunities provided by technological transformation while also ensuring equal footing.