International Day of Women in Industry observed on 21 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 29 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The first global celebration of the International Day of Women in Industry was observed on 21 April 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia.
The event was led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the UN House.
The celebration marked the first UNIDO-led inter-agency initiative in Armenia, involving the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The event saw the participation of 92 representatives from the government, private sector, civil society, and development partners.