New Delhi, March 8 -- The world observes International Women's Day every year on March 8. The day recognises women's achievements across social, economic and political spheres and serves as a platform to strengthen global support for women's rights and participation.

This year, the United Nations 2026 International Women's Day theme is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," focusing on structural accountability, closing justice gaps, and defending rights.

"This year, IWD 2026 calls for action to dismantle the structural barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls," UN Women posted on its website.

Separately, the Inte...