International Women\'s Day originated from the labour movement in 1908 and was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The date of March 8th was chosen to commemorate Russian women demanding rights in 1917. The day is marked by events worldwide, with different countries adopting various traditions like giving women half a day off in China and flower gifting in Italy and Russia. The UN\'s theme for 2024 is \"Invest in women: Accelerate progress\", highlighting the importance of gender equality measures.
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