International Women's Day

In which month is International Women's Day celebrated?

• February

• March

• April

• May

Answer explanation

On 19 March 1911, the first International Women’s Day was held, with more than 1 million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland taking part. 

It took until 1975 for the United Nations to recognize and begin celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD).

What are the colors of International Women's Day?

• Pink, White, Yellow

• Yellow, Purple, Black

• Purple, Green, White

• Orange, Blue, White

Answer explanation

Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women's Day.

While purple signifies justice and dignity and being loyal to the cause, green symbolises hope. White, on the other hand, represents purity.

What is the theme for IWD 2024?

• Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world

• DigitALL: Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality

• Break the Bias

• Invest in women: Accelerate Progress

Answer explanation

The 2024 theme “Invest in women: Accelerate Progress” highlights the importance of gender equality, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and their rights to healthier lives.

It is aimed at tackling economic disempowerment.

Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?

• New Zealand in 1893

• Austria in 1911

• Germany in 1975

• Russia in 1956

Answer explanation

New Zealand enfranchised its female citizens in 1893, making it the first nation or territory to formally allow women to vote in national elections.

Which celebrity started the "He for She" UN campaign for gender equality?

• Nicole Kidman

• Angelina Jolie

• David Beckham

• Emma Watson

Answer explanation

On Sep. 20, 2014, British actor and Goodwill Ambassador for U.N. Women Emma Watson gave a speech about gender inequality and how to fight it.

In doing so, she launched the HeForShe initiative, which aims to get men and boys to join the feminist fight for gender equality.