Women's Day was a result of several socialist movements,

which demanded voting rights for women and better working conditions.

Here is a brief history. March 8 was marked as Women's Day

by the United Nations in 1975 and officially recognised as such two years later

8 March marks the International Women's Day.

This year's global theme 'Inspire Inclusion

\highlights that women's participation in society is essential

Women's Day marks the anniversary of the great women's march of 1956

6, where women marched to the Union Buildings to protest against the carrying of pass books.

Women's Day was a result of several socialist movements,