National Women's Day

2023 - 2 - 13

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National Women's Day: History, significance and all you need to know (News9 Live)

Every year on February 13, India commemorates the birthday of Sarojini Naidu as National Women's Day. Naidu was born on this day in 1879.

The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by women in India, such as gender-based violence, discrimination, and lack of access to education and healthcare. National Women’s Day is also an opportunity for women to come together and assert their rights. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by women and the importance of empowering them.

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National Women's Day 2023: Wishes, Images, Messages, Greetings ... (News18)

The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. Referred to as the 'Nightingale of India', Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879. The world ...

She has the ability to create a life, to cope with so much pain, and to always emerge as the strongest person in every room. A woman is much more than just a person. Wishing you a very Happy National Women’s Day Happy Woman’s Day to all the strong, intelligent, talented, and simply wonderful women in the world! Every woman in our lives is unique and beautiful in her own way. Sarojini Naidu was the first female governor of the United Provinces, which is the modern-day state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Here's Why February 13 Is ... (Jagran English)

Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: The birth anniversary of the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu is celebrated as National Women's day in the country, ...

She led numerous conferences such as the International Congress of Women in 1919 and the League of Nations in 1927. Sarojini Naidu is known to be the first woman to hold the office of President of the Indian National Congress. EVERY YEAR, on February 13, the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu is celebrated across the country.

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Sarojini Naidu's 144th birth anniversary: Why is it celebrated as ... (Times of India)

India News: Sarojini Naidu was a renowned Indian freedom fighter, poet, and political leader.

This made her the highest-ranking woman in the Indian independence movement and gave her a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights. She worked towards improving the status of women in Indian society and fought for their right to participate in the political process.Leadership : Naidu believed that education was key to empowering women and was a strong supporter of women's education. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and worked towards their empowerment through education and political participation.Education Naidu, with her contributions as a freedom fighter, poet, and political leader, is a fitting figure to be remembered and celebrated on this day. Sarojini Naidu was a renowned Indian freedom fighter, poet, and political leader.

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Sarojini Naidu was a political activist and freedom fighter who fought for the civil rights of women. She also played a major role in the Quit India ...

She joined the political part and their movent in the freedom struggle and became the first woman president of the party. She also published several works during her period that revolutionised the freedom struggle and encouraged more women to participate in the freedom fight. Her first book of poems was published in London in 1905, titled The Golden Threshold. She was also the first women President of the Indian National Congress. She also fought for the rights of women and was the first woman Governor of the United Provinces, presently known as Uttar Pradesh. Naidu was a renowned poet, writing poems on several themes of love, religion, romance, patriotism and tragedy.

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GCW Parade celebrates National Women's Day - Jammu Kashmir ... (Daily Excelsior)

JAMMU, Feb 13: Centre for Women's Studies, GCW Parade Ground, celebrated National Women's day by organising a poetry recitation programme. The day is observed ...

Navya began the programme by discussing the life and achievements of Sarojini Naidu in an impressive manner. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Khushi. She was a prominent figure in India’s Independence and a champion of women’s rights.

Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Why is it celebrated as National ... (Economic Times)

India celebrates Sarojini Naidus birth anniversary on February 13 as National Womens Day. This day marks the unparalleled contribution made by Sarojini ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Indian National Congress](/topic/indian-national-congress)as the party President. Naidu was an inevitable part of the Salt Satyagraha movement started by Mahatma Gandhi. In 1925, she became the first woman to lead the The National Women’s Day 2023 celebrations will strive to establish Sarojini The day strives to encourage gender equality and commemorates achievements of women through various events and festivities organised across the country.

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National Women's Day 2023: Why is it Celebrated on Sarojini ... (News18)

NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: The Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, has been immortalised in history. A prominent political leader, she worked tirelessly to ...

After Independence, Sarojini Naidu was appointed as the governor of Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first woman to hold such a position in India. In 1925, Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to hold the office of President of the Indian National Congress. In recognition of her contributions to women’s rights and the Independence movement, Naidu’s birthday is celebrated as Women’s Day in India.

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Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Why is February 13 celebrated as ... (Current Affairs)

Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Every year on February 13, the nation commemorates Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary, which is also celebrated as ...

- In 1925, she was elected as the President of Congress. She had the respect and confidence of all the major leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, who were convinced of her leadership abilities. She actively battled for women’s rights in addition to fighting for independence. - On February 13, 1879, Sarojini Naidu was born. In India, February 13 is recognised as National Women’s Day each year. The 144th anniversary of Sarojini Naidu’s birth is this year.

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