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What is International Women's Day?
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on the 8th March, honours the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
IWD is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide.
Why is International Women's Day important?
Marked by millions of people, IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
IWD provides an important platform to engage with communities, reflect on progress, and commit to positive action. Participation in IWD ensures progress toward equality remains on the global agenda and positive action prevails.
IWD has a long and powerful history of collective action, with many groups, countries, and bodies having actively contributed to its evolution. Today, IWD is a highly visible worldwide occurrence with significant mainstream awareness, marked by groups worldwide in a wide variety of ways.
Taken from: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About-IWD
Resources
International Women’s Day Timeline: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Timeline
If you’re interested in learning more about International Women’s Day and the timeline of events from 1776 – 2025 take a look at the International Women’s Day Timeline, which details significant events over centuries that played a foundational role in championing women’s rights.
Women's Services Map
Developed and launched by the National Women’s Justice Coalition (NWJC), the Women’s Services Map is the UK’s first dedicated resource for professionals and women and girls in contact with the criminal justice system seeking specialist support.
Find out more: https://www.womensservicesmap.com/