This year's International Women's Day theme is "Strength for Her, Progress for God". International Women's Day grew through the labor movement to become an annual event recognized by the United Nations (UN). Its early seeds were planted in 1908 when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding reduced working hours, better wages and the right to vote.A year later, the Socialist Party of America announced National Women's Day for the first time.

An International Women's Day celebration ceremony was held today (2024.03.08) at the bureau's auditorium under the chairmanship of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau Chairman Dr. Kitsiri Manchanayake and Director General Prof. Ranjith Premasiri.In his comments, the chairman said that all the women of the institute appreciate the valuable service they are doing for the institute and for the betterment of the institute, they should continue to contribute to the institute.

The Director General of the Bureau who spoke said that all the women working in the Bureau are very appreciative of the work they are doing for the organization and that everyone should work together with everyone to avoid unnecessary conflicts and conflicts in the organization. Several senior officers of the bureau and all the women of the staff of the institution participated in this short ceremony.