The international day in our calendars is for those who believe in equality for women and it aims to “raise awareness about discrimination”.
Each year, International Women’s Day has a theme – here’s what we know about this year’s theme and when the day will be celebrated.
What is the 2025 theme for International Women’s Day?
This year’s theme is Accelerate Action and the International Women’s Day website explains the reason behind its choice.
It said: “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 emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
“So, together, let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.”
The International Women’s Day website added: “One of the best ways to forge gender equality is to understand what works and to do more of this, faster.
“Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate their implementation.
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“Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support, positive progress can be made for women everywhere.”
When is International Women’s Day 2025?
Accelerate Action will be the theme this year and there’s not long to go until International Women’s Day 2025.
The annual event will be celebrated on Saturday March 8, 2025 and people are being encouraged to Accelerate Action and help improve gender equality.
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