International Women's Day
IWD provides an opportunity to raise awareness and highlight the need for consistent action to advance gender equality and, more importantly, break the numerous biases that surround the stories and experiences of all women.
Theme of the year
The International Women’s Day campaign theme for 2025 is #AccelerateAction. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.
International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues that still impact women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive.
The United Nations International Women’s Day theme is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change.
Learn more
You can learn about the International Women’s Day celebration worldwide here:
Featured Events
University of Lethbridge International Women's Day Leadership Conference
Join us for the 2026 IWD Leadership Conference! ULethbridge has brought together an impressive group of leaders, change makers, innovators and educators to uplift, challenge and inspire.
March 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.