INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY -2025

International Women’s Day

1. International Women’s Day 2025:

International Women’s Day has been observing since early 1900’s. Clara Zetkin is called the Father of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was held on March 8 for the first time in Germany. The cause of Germany’s observance was to recognise women’s right to vote, which German women did not get until 1918. Now , the 8th March is celebrated as International Women’s Day world wide.

2. International Women’s Day 2025 theme:

The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is “Accelerate Action”. The theme calls for collective action to accelerate gender equality and women’s rights. The theme tries to acknowledge and support strategies that positively impacts women.

International Women’s Day poster

3. Importance of International Women’s Day:

The day is celebrated to acknowledge women’s achievement and to raise awareness about discrimination . Since early years, International Women’s Day has undertaken a new global perspective for women in developed and developing countries. International Women’s Day is a public holiday in several countries like: Afghanistan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Germany etcetera that promotes the achievements of women in every sphere of life.

In France the day is celebrated as International Women’s Rights Day. In Italy, this day is observed by men, giving yellow mimosa flowers to women to show their honour and support for them. In India, the day is celebrated to observe the cultural, social, political and economic achievements and contribution of women.

4. Why do we celebrate Women’s Day on 8th March:

It began in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. Vladimir Lenin , Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist declared March 8th as IWD in 1922 to honour the women’s role in 1917 Russian Revolution.

5. Women’s Day 2025 in India:

International Women’s Day (IWD), which falls on March 8 every year, is an international celebration focused on commemorating the success of women and calling for gender equality.

In 2025, the theme will be “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” National Women’s Day is celebrated in India on 13th February to honour Sarojini Naidu’s contributions to the freedom movement and women’s empowerment. The day recognizes the diverse struggles and dreams of women, promoting gender equality and leadership.

6. International Women’s Month:

International Women’s Month is celebrated in March in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It’s a time to honour women’s contributions and recognition for gender equality.

7. Who started International Women’s Day:

German activist Clara Zetkin is credited for starting International Women’s Day. Clara Zetkin, a German activist, proposed International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1910. The first IWD was celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.

Greeting cards for International Women’s Day:

8. Happy international Women’s Day quotes:

“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” — Margaret Thatcher

• “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman.” — Melinda French Gates

• “May your heart be filled with love and care, your mind with peace, and your soul with joy. Happy Women’s Day!”

• “May the courage and strength of women around the world inspire us all to strive for a more inclusive and vibrant society.”

• “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.”

• “Be the strength for others by cherishing women hood.”

•“As women achieve power, the obstacles vanish.”

9. What is the symbol and colour of International Women’s Day:

The most well-known symbols of International Women’s Day are the Venus symbol, the colours purple, green, and white, and the yellow mimosa flower. Among all these colours, purple signifies justice, dignity and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolizes hope and white represents purity. A circle with a cross handle is the most used symbol of the International Women’s Day. While the mimosas are the traditional International Women’s Day flower, that is given as ideal gifts on this important day to honour women.

10. International Women’s Day 2025 theme:

The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘For all women and girls: Rights and Equality.’ International Women’s Day 2025 campaign theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.

11. International women’s day awards 2024:

Several awards are given on International Women’s Day to recognize women’s achievements. Such awards are the ICUNR International Women’s Day Awards, the IPC International Women’s Day Recognition Award, and the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. 2024 award recipients are: Dr. Seema Sharma (for her research and development work) , Karen O’Neill (Recipient of the IPC International Women’s Day Recognition Award for Leadership), Noor Husain (Recipient of the IPC International Women’s Day Recognition Award for Emerging Leadership )

12. International Women’s Day activities at work:

International Women’s Day highlights achievements of women.

1) Women host professional networking events and invite a guest speakers.

2) Donating charity is one of the main activities.

3) International Women’s Day is a call for change, a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal rights, and an opportunity to recognize the incredible contributions of women throughout history.

It’s about looking forward to a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity, freedom, platform, and resources to realize their full potential.

13. Poem for International Women’s Day:

They Shut Me Up in Prose

– Emily Dickinson

“They shut me up in Prose –

As when a little Girl

They put me in the Closet –

Because they liked me “still” –

Still! Could themselves have peeped –

And seen my Brain – go round –

They might as wise have lodged a Bird

For Treason – in the Pound –

Himself has but to will

And easy as a Star

Look down upon Captivity –

And laugh – No more have I –”

I Am She –

Butch Decatoria

“I am she

Who waits through the night.

I am she

Who equals the strength

Of his light.”

14. Purpose of celebrating International Women’s Day:

The main motto to observe this day pompously is to give respect all the women with love, happiness that they deserve. Celebration of International Women’s Day cherishes the beauty, grace, and strength of women all around the world.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY -2025