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International Women's Day: History and Celebration
Social Studies
This content provides information about International Women's Day (IWD), including its history, when it is celebrated, and how UN Women Australia commemorates the day. It details the origins of IWD in labor movements, its evolution, and its significance in advocating for women's rights and gender equality.
Women's Rights
History
Gender Equality
29 Questions
Easy
Ages 10+
Mar 6, 2026
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This content provides information about International Women's Day (IWD), including its history, when it is celebrated, and how UN Women Australia commemorates the day. It details the origins of IWD in labor movements, its evolution, and its significance in advocating for women's rights and gender equality. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
When is International Women's Day celebrated annually?
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A
March 1st
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B
March 8th
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C
March 15th
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D
March 20th
2
What is the primary purpose of International Women's Day?
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A
To celebrate men's achievements
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B
To recognize women's achievements
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C
To promote international holidays
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D
To organize sporting events
3
Where did International Women's Day originate?
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A
Asia
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B
North America and Europe
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C
South America
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D
Africa
4
Who first proposed the idea of an International Women's Day?
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A
Emmeline Pankhurst
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B
Clara Zetkin
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C
Susan B. Anthony
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D
Rosa Parks
5
In what year was the first International Women's Day held?
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A
1909
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B
1910
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C
1911
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D
1913
6
On what date was the first International Women's Day held?
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A
March 8th
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B
March 19th
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C
March 25th
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D
April 1st
7
When was International Women's Day moved to March 8th?
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A
1911
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B
1913
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C
1920
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D
1930
8
When was Australia's first International Women's Day held?
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A
1920
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B
1928
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C
1931
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D
1940
9
Which city hosted Australia's first International Women's Day?
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A
Melbourne
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B
Brisbane
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C
Sydney
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D
Canberra
10
What were some of the calls made during Australia's first International Women's Day?
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A
Shorter working hours and equal pay
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B
More holidays
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C
Lower taxes
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D
Free education
11
In which Australian cities were annual marches launched in 1931 that continue today?
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A
Perth and Adelaide
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B
Sydney and Melbourne
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C
Brisbane and Gold Coast
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D
Hobart and Launceston
12
What is a key aim of International Women's Day today?
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A
To reflect on progress and call for change
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B
To focus solely on historical achievements
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C
To reduce the importance of women's rights
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D
To promote individual competition
13
What does UN Women Australia aim to do through its International Women's Day events?
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A
Raise funds and advocate for change
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B
Only host online events
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C
Focus on local issues exclusively
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D
Celebrate historical figures only
14
In which Australian cities does UN Women Australia hold large International Women's Day celebrations?
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A
Only Brisbane and Sydney
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B
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Perth
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C
Adelaide, Darwin, and Hobart
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D
All major cities nationwide
15
How long has UN Women Australia been hosting preeminent International Women's Day events?
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A
Over 10 years
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B
Over 20 years
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C
Over 30 years
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D
Over 50 years
16
When was UN Women Australia's first International Women's Day Breakfast held in Brisbane?
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A
1980
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B
1990
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C
2000
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D
2010
17
Who attends UN Women Australia's International Women's Day events?
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A
Only government officials
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B
Representatives from government, business, education, and the NGO sector
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C
Primarily international delegates
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D
Only UN staff
18
What is the stated goal of UN Women Australia's events in advancing gender equality?
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A
To empower, inspire, and motivate individuals and communities
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B
To create divisions between genders
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C
To focus on individual success
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D
To maintain the status quo
19
What is a crucial point made about gender equality globally?
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A
No country in the world has achieved gender equality
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B
Gender equality has been fully achieved in most countries
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C
Gender equality is only a concern in developing nations
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D
Gender equality is a historical concept with no current relevance
20
What do UN Women Australia's International Women's Day events aim to spotlight?
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A
Global issues that perpetuate gender inequality
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B
Only economic challenges faced by women
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C
The achievements of men in leadership
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D
The decline of women's rights
21
What does UN Women Australia acknowledge in the spirit of reconciliation?
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A
The Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia
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B
The contributions of past colonial figures
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C
The importance of international trade agreements
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D
The dominance of a single cultural group
22
What is a stated aim of UN Women Australia's IWD events regarding action?
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A
Highlight actions we can all take on the path to a gender equal world
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B
Discourage individual action
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C
Focus on past actions only
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D
Promote inaction on gender equality issues
23
What is the general theme of International Women's Day today?
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A
Reflecting on progress, calling for change, and celebrating courage
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B
Focusing on consumerism and shopping
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C
Ignoring societal issues
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D
Promoting competition among women
24
What does International Women's Day offer as an opportunity?
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A
To unite, network, and mobilise for meaningful change
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B
To isolate communities
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C
To discourage collaboration
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D
To perpetuate conflict
25
What is the email address provided for general inquiries?
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A
info@unwomen.org.au
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B
admin@unwomen.org.au
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C
contact@unwomen.org.au
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D
support@unwomen.org.au
26
What is the phone number provided?
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A
(02) 6185 0000
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B
(02) 6185 0010
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C
(02) 6185 0100
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D
(03) 6185 0010
27
What is the ABN of UN Women Australia?
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A
ABN 23 638 729 775
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B
ABN 12 345 678 901
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C
ABN 98 765 432 109
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D
ABN 00 112 233 445
28
Are donations to UN Women Australia tax deductible?
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A
No, only for specific programs
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B
Yes, all donations over $2 are fully tax deductible
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C
Only for corporate donations
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D
Only for international donations
29
What does UN Women Australia's 'Our Work' section include?
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A
Ending Violence, Ending Poverty, Emergencies, Leadership, Women Peace and Security, LGBTQI+ Rights, Marriage Equality
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B
Only economic development
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C
Only political campaigns
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D
Only historical research
