
International Women’s Day: What is it and why do we need it?
Feb 28, 2025 · 8 March is International Women’s Day – devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality. But how did it begin, and why do we still need it today?
International Women’s Day: What is it and why do we need it?
Feb 28, 2025 · 8 March is International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s achievements and calling for gender equality. The UN theme for 2026 is ‘Rights, justice, action - for all women and girls’. At the …
International Women's Day: How the world is progressing on gender ...
Mar 6, 2024 · The UN theme of this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8 is “ Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress ”. Each year, UN Women and the UN's Department of Economic and Social …
International Women’s Day 2025: leading experts on maximizing …
Mar 8, 2025 · A new era for women’s health: Uniting global leaders to improve lives and economies in 2025 and beyond The World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health is changing the …
What are the origins of International Women’s Day?
Mar 8, 2023 · International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrating its 112th anniversary, but the global holiday has socialist roots dating back to the 20th century, says Quartz. The first IWD was held on 19 …
International Women's Day: The women making history in 2021 | World ...
Mar 2, 2021 · International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements. From politics to business, religion to sport, women in all spheres across the globe are …
The theme of International Women’s Day 2020, explained
Mar 4, 2020 · The United Nations first celebrated International Women’s Day during International Women’s Year in 1975. By 1977, the UN and its member states proclaimed 8 March would be an …
International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024
Mar 1, 2024 · International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March not only celebrates women’s achievements, but is an annual reminder that more action is needed to achieve gender parity. At the current rate of …
International Women’s Day: What’s the difference between equity and ...
Mar 3, 2023 · International Women’s Day, which falls on 8 March, aims to promote a more gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Progress relies on action, but not just from …
International Women's Day: 6 inspirational female leaders | World ...
Mar 4, 2021 · International Women’s Month is dedicated to the social, economic, political, cultural and scientific achievements of women and girls. In my work with the World Economic Forum’s …