As communities worldwide commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, 2025, we celebrate the resilience, leadership, and profound contributions of women globally. This year's powerful theme ...

International Women’s Day is observed on March 8 after a massive protest in Russia on Feb. 23, 1917, that led to the country’s eventual withdrawal from the war.

International Women’s Day originated more than 100 years ago. On February 28, 1909, the now-dissolved Socialist Party of America organized the first National Woman’s Day, which took place on ...

March 8 has a long history. International Women's Day (IWD) is the "celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women" and has been observed since the early 1900s.

Supporting and celebrating women's rights is a year-round responsibility. But on International Women's Day (IWD), which is on Saturday, March 8, 2025, it's even more important to take a stand for ...

The UN officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975. The celebration isn't a federal holiday in the U.S., though March is officially Women's History Month.

If you're looking for more ways to recognize International Women's Day, you might start by acknowledging the women who have supported and inspired you. Try finding ways to thank them. You can also ...

March 8 marks International Women’s Day around the world, seeking to end gender discrimination, violence and abuse. We start the show by looking at the day’s roots in socialism, and what it ...

Women around the world are celebrating International Women's Day — and calling for equity. The event has been celebrated in some form for more than 100 years, starting in the early 1900s as ...

March 8 is International Women’s Day, part of the whole that is Women’s History Month from March 1-31. It’s a day where we take extra time to reflect on how women shaped history in the areas ...

International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world, and to continue working towards gender equality for all. To celebrate this day, Global Voices will ...