International Women's Day 2025: What is it and how can you get involved?

International Women’s DayA day when countries around the world join the celebration of women’s achievements, will take place in less than a month.

The 8th March event He honors the women of the past and present who have fought for the change of gender equality and the financing of charities focused on women.

It also celebrates future generations of women.

According to the new annual theme, the organizers invite men and women to participate in the campaign efforts for sensitization.

Here’s what the International Women’s Day is and how you can get involved in this year’s event.

What is the International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The origins of women’s suffrage evolved on a holiday and the advancement of women’s rights.

How did International Women’s Day begin?

The first International Women’s Day was in 1975, when it was recognized by the United Nations (UN).

But its origins began earlier, in 1908, when a march of women in New York saw 15,000 people pleading for better payment and vote rights.

IWD was then commemorated in the United States on February 28, 1909, with countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland joined the occasion in 1911.

Clara Zetkin suggested that the event be taken globally at the International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1910.

The date was not formalized until a 1917 war strike, when Russian women demanded “bread and peace”. Four days of strike, the Tsar was forced to abdicate, and the provisional government granted women emancipation.

The strike started on March 8, and this became the date on which the International Women’s Day is celebrated.

What is this year theme for International Women’s Day?

The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is the accelerated action.

According to the UN partnership office: “This year’s theme requests actions that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a future feminist in which no one is left behind. The center of this vision is to empire the next generation – youth, especially young women and teenage girls – as catalysts for lasting changes. “

The purpose of this year is to encourage people to positively affect women’s advancement, either by calling stereotypes, causing discrimination, questioning prejudice or celebrating the success of women. In addition, it is said that sharing knowledge and encouragement with others is essential.

The International Women’s Day, the organization, encourages people around the world to use hashtags #IWD2025 and #accelereatection, while sharing positive messages about the important holiday to show solidarity with women and girls.

What happens on that day and in London?

A lot of events happen London to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8, as well as the Moon of Women’s History. Some of the events you may want to attend includes:

International Symposium of Women’s Day Counders: A holiday and fun day through the movie in Soho, between 10 and 22:00. In addition to watching projections, participants will have the chance to connect with others and discuss the creative process of making the film in a period “when the number of women behind the camera decreases”.

Brunch of fashion: A network day, speeches and tracks that celebrate IWD at The Courteard, London Heathrow, 11:00 – 17:00.

Walking tours to London: There are numerous walking trips around the capital to celebrate IWD this year. This includes one Tour Women of WestministerThis takes place throughout March.

The feminist festival of the popular club: This inaugural concert celebrates the popular female singers. It takes place from 14.45 pm to 22:00 at Cecil Sharp House, London, and is 40 pounds (25 pounds for under 30).

There are also many events on other days, including Clarity Connect International The business management conference on February 27, at 20:30 – 14:00, at Bloomsbury Ballroom.

For teenage girls, there are virtual events for girls to challenge stereotypes on March 5 and 11.

The IWD campaign requires people to use this year’s hashtags and for all IWD events to incorporate a fundraising element focused on women.

International Women’s Day Site also includes an arsenal of Free resourcesincluding graphics and event ideas so you can participate in your own way.

Do we still need an international woman’s day?

The short answer is yes.

While women’s rights and equality narrative have excelled in some parts of the world, reality is that women are still facing countless challenges because of their gender – even in the UK.

The World Economic Forum has previously stated that gender parity is about a century away, which means there is a long road.

The World Bank also revealed that 2.4 billion women working worldwide do not receive equal economic opportunities compared to men.

This campaign is as much for future generations as well as today’s people. It is about bringing these topics to the foreground, the brightness of a light on the challenges and finding impact results.

IWD said about this year’s theme: “At the current pace of progress, it will take up to 2158, which is about five generations now, to reach complete gender, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

“Focus on the need to accelerate the action underlines the importance of taking quick and decisive measures to achieve gender equality. It requires the increase in impulse and urgency in approaching the systemic barriers and prejudices that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

“So, together, let’s accelerate actions to accelerate the rate of progress worldwide.”