Tomorrow, 8th March, is International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The theme of IWD 2025 is to #AccelerateAction for gender equality.
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasises the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.
As individuals, we can all take steps in our daily lives to positively impact women’s advancement.
We can call out stereotypes, challenge discrimination, question bias, celebrate women’s success, and so much more. Additionally, sharing our knowledge and encouragement with others is key.
Impactful organisations and groups across the world deliver an array of effective strategies, resources, and activity that help #AccelerateAction in many areas including:
- forging women’s economic empowerment
- recruiting, retaining and developing diverse talent
- supporting women and girls into leadership, decision-making, business and STEM
- designing and building infrastructure meeting the needs of women and girls
- helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health
- involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security
- providing women and girls with access to quality education and training
- elevating women and girl’s participation and achievement in sport
- promoting creative and artistic talent of women and girls
- addressing further areas supporting the advancement of women and girls
Let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.
For more information on IWD and how you can get involved, please visit their website:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About
#AccelerateAction
