International Women's Day observed on 8TH March

International Women's Day was observed across the world on 8 March 2016. 
•    This year's theme for the Day is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. 
•    The campaign theme for the day is #PledgeForParity.
•    The special focus is on Achieving gender equality and empower all women and girls and Ensuring inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.
•    2016 International Women's Day (IWD) was observed in India by conferring the Nari Shakti Awards by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan. 
•    Around 40 acid attack survivors were felicitated with the Rani Laxmi Bai award and provided financial assistance in Uttar Pradesh.
•    In context of Uttar Pradesh, a special eating joint ''Café Sheroes'', was inaugurated for acid attack survivors. 
•    The United Nations started celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March during International Women’s Year 1975.