Women’s Day colour: Discover history and hidden meanings of purple, green and white

Colours like purple, green and white are connected to Women’s Day celebrations. Let's know here what each colour symbolises.

New Delhi: March is recognised as Women’s History Month, a time set aside to reflect on the impact women have had on society and to acknowledge achievements long overlooked. The observance grew from calls for fair representation, particularly during the 1970s, when campaigners pushed for women’s stories to be properly included in school curricula, public memorials and national records. Their efforts led to the first Women’s History Week in 1978, organised by community leaders in Santa Rosa, California.

Momentum built steadily, and in 1980, US President........

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