International Women’s Day is an annual global event on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also calls for more action to accelerate women’s equality.
The 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, is a call to push for change now. At the current rate, full gender equality won’t be reached until 2158—five generations from now. But women across the world aren’t waiting. They’re already leading change, breaking barriers, and driving solutions.
Deep-rooted inequalities—like lack of access to education, resources, and leadership opportunities—still limit too many women’s potential. We need to tackle these barriers head-on and create a world where every woman can thrive.
At Practical Action, we’re working to Accelerate Action by:
– Partnering with organisations to remove barriers and open opportunities.
– Supporting women to build climate resilience and lead in agriculture, clean energy, and sustainable businesses.
– Advocating for policies that put gender equality at the heart of decision-making.
– Ensuring women are at the forefront of leadership—within our organisation and beyond.
Change starts with all of us. Join us this International Women’s Day as we push for a faster, fairer, and more inclusive world.
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