Srilanka, March 8 -- The United Nations officially designated March 8 as International Women's Day in 1977. Yet, the celebration had its roots much earlier, dating back to 1911. The United States was the first to observe it, and it was later followed and adopted by other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. This global event serves as a platform to highlight the fight for gender equality and the remarkable contributions of women.

International Women's Day is an annual celebration that focuses on the women's rights movement, addressing problems and issues related to women worldwide. It concerns gender equality, reproductive rights, and physical violence, including verbal and physical abuse against women. Women play a vital role in t...