March 8 is International Women's Day, a global day of celebration to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day has been observed since the early 1900s and is now recognized in many countries around the world. The purpose of International Women's Day is to recognize the importance of the contributions of women to society, and to celebrate the progress that has been made in achieving gender equality. It is also used as a platform to advocate for further progress to be made in the fight for gender equality in all areas of life.