International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It’s also a focal point for the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.
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Honoring the Past
The day has its roots in labor movements of the early 20th century. The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909. The idea spread internationally, and in 1975, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day.
Celebrating Progress
It’s a day when we Celebrate women’s achievements, remember the progress made toward equal rights and think about what still needs to be done to make things fair for women. People celebrate by holding events and parades, giving flowers or small gifts to important women in their lives, talking about women’s rights and sharing stories about inspiring women.
The day started over 100 years ago when women were fighting for basic rights like voting and fair pay. Today, it’s both a celebration and a reminder that we still need to work toward true equality between men and women in all parts of life.
Recent Progress
In the last year, women have made big progress in many different areas.
Leadership Milestones:
More women are now in charge of big companies than ever before – over 15% of America’s largest companies have women leaders for the first time. Also, several countries around the world elected their first-ever women as presidents or prime ministers.
Educational Achievements:
In many countries, more women than men are finishing college degrees. However, women still face challenges in science and technology subjects. In some places, girls still struggle to get education because of cultural traditions or because families can’t afford it.
Workplace Evolution:
After COVID-19, more people can work from home some days. This has helped many mothers balance work and family. But women still do most of the childcare and housework, even when they have jobs.
Technology and Innovation:
New businesses started by women got more money than ever in 2024, but they still only received about 20% of all startup funding. Also, more women than ever before created new inventions in healthcare, climate solutions, and ethical AI technology.
Challenges
Even with all this progress, women still face big challenges.
- Gender Pay Gap: Women globally still earn approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by men for comparable work, with the gap wider for women of color.
- Violence Against Women: Gender-based violence continues to be a global epidemic, with digital spaces creating new frontiers for harassment.
- Reproductive Rights: Access to comprehensive healthcare and reproductive freedom remains uneven and increasingly threatened in many regions.
- Intersectional Disparities: Women who face multiple forms of discrimination—based on race, disability, sexuality, economic status, or geographic location—continue to encounter amplified barriers.
Vision
As we look toward the future, several key areas demand our collective attention:
Climate Leadership
Climate change hits women harder, but they rarely get a seat at the table when decisions are made. The thing is, when women do get involved in climate leadership, they bring fresh ideas and solutions that actually stick. So it’s not just about being fair – having women lead climate efforts actually gives us better results for everyone.
Technology
As artificial intelligence reshapes society, ensuring women participate equally in creating and governing these technologies is essential. Without diverse perspectives, we risk automating and amplifying existing biases. Organizations must prioritize gender diversity in tech teams and leadership.
Economy Revolution
The pandemic exposed the fragility of our care infrastructure and its disproportionate impact on women. Reimagining childcare, eldercare, and domestic work as essential economic infrastructure rather than private responsibilities is crucial for women’s full economic participation.
Financial Systems
Women’s financial inclusion accelerates economic growth and stability. Expanding access to financial services, capital for women entrepreneurs, and gender-lens investing creates ripple effects throughout communities.
Taking Action
This International Women’s Day, consider how you can contribute to building a more gender-equal world:
- Advocate: Support policies that advance women’s rights and opportunities in your workplace, community, and government.
- Mentor: Guide the next generation of women leaders, especially in fields where women remain underrepresented.
- Invest: Direct your purchasing power and investments toward women-owned businesses and companies with strong gender equality practices.
- Educate: Challenge stereotypes and biases in yourself and others through ongoing learning and conversation.
- Collaborate: Partner across genders to create solutions that benefit everyone. Gender equality is not a women’s issue—it’s a human rights and economic imperative.
Conclusion
“International Women’s Day 2025 is a call to action. We’ve made progress, but there’s still a long way to go. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. We can’t afford to wait. At the current pace, it’ll take centuries to achieve true gender equality. But if we join forces, we can speed up progress and make a real difference. This year, let’s focus on empowering all women and girls. We need to break down barriers, challenge unfair systems, and amplify the voices of those who need to be heard.
We can start by promoting equality, supporting organizations that empower women, and celebrating the achievements of women who inspire us. Together, let’s build a world where gender equality is a reality, not just a dream.”
As the poet Amanda Gorman reminds us: “We are not what we were. We are what we’re willing to be.” Today, let’s be willing to be the generation that transforms the promise of equality into practice.
What actions will you take this International Women’s Day to advance gender equality?
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