[HIGHLIGHTS] What is the origin of March 8, International Women's Day?

This March 8 is marked by International Women's Day. Officialized in 1977 by the United Nations, it is an opportunity to organize several events to celebrate progress in women's rights.

For this year 2024, the UN has decided to dedicate the day of March 8 to the advancement of the evolution of their rights. Despite certain criticisms of marketing operations, this day remains an important annual meeting to take stock of regressions, but also progress, on the issue, says Europe 1's John Defterios.