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SHOUT OUT What is International Women's Day and How it started ? About International Women's Day International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8. The say has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911. The day is not country, group or organization specific and belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights. So make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women. What is International Women's Day? International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. No ne government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network or media hub is solely responsible for International Women's Day.