Empowerment, resilience, achievement, and equality. These are just a few of the myriad attributes and goals associated with International Women’s Day. This special day champions the incredible contributions of women across the globe and rallies for gender equality and women’s rights.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Additionally, it’s a call to action for accelerating gender parity, recognizing the barriers women face, and celebrating the milestones in women’s rights and equality
Held annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day is not just a day but a movement. Throughout the month, and indeed the year, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized in its spirit.
How to Get Involved
Engage with the core of International Women’s Day and make a difference with these suggestions:
- Attend Local Events: Many cities host marches, workshops, conferences, and more in honor of IWD.
- Support Women-Owned Businesses: Purchase from businesses owned and operated by women.
- Educate and Raise Awareness: Share stories, articles, and resources about women’s achievements and the challenges they face.
- Wear Purple: Purple is the official color of International Women’s Day. Wearing it shows solidarity and support.
- Engage on Social Media: Use the official hashtag #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction to join the conversation and amplify the voices of women worldwide.
What’s the IWD 2025 Campaign Focus?
The IWD 2025 campaign focuses on the need to Accelerate Action.
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
So, together, let’s Accelerate Action and speed up the rate of progress worldwide.
