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Get Inspired, Learn and Have an Impact: The Women’s Forum’s Pick List for The International Women’s Day

Published on March 5, 2025 by Women's Forum for the Economy & Society

The International Women’s Day is indeed a date to be celebrated. Though we have more to change, this day/month is a celebration of how far we have come. Yet we cannot dismiss the advancement of women’s rights worldwide by only remembering it on one single day. March 8th is a reminder of all the women who have fought for the recognition of women’s rights globally and for all who still fight to build an equitable future. 

Let’s get together around the globe by cheering for women and their amazing achievements! Get inspired, educate yourself, and make an impact by raising awareness of women’s rights on this special date/month. Have a look at what the Women’s Forum spotted for you. 



GET INSPIRED

New York, USA:

  • Salon sYmphoNY 2025: Artist collection on display in Greenwich village, showing of NYC  women and non-binary artists from around the world. There will be a collaborative “art peace”, and also presentations of songs, dance, monologues and more. 

Washington, DC

  • Global Mentoring Walks: Under the theme of Lighting the Path, the 1,180 walks in more than 60 countries for mentoring women is out! The series of walks brings together established and emerging women leaders from all around in the name of inspiring hope within our global communities and the future generation of women leaders.  

Ontario, Canada

  • Celebrating Kingston Women: Celebrate the achievements of women in our community with an evening of art, performances, and storytelling. 

City of Mexico, Mexico:

  • Tiempo de Mujeres Festival: From March 1 to 17, 2025, Mexico City will host the Tiempo de Mujeres (Time for Women) festival, featuring over 120 activities, including a free concert in the Zócalo by international pop star Julieta Venegas on March 16.  

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:

  • Rainha do Mar: The biggest event of the continent dedicated to women in sports with swimming in the sea, biathlon and running on the sand competitions. 

Paris, France:  

London, UK: 

  • WOW At 15 at the Royal Albert Hall: Celebrate International Women's Day at the Royal Albert Hall at an unforgettable evening marking 15 years of WOW - Women of the World  - with Jude Kelly, headliner Angela Davis and guests including Annie Lennox, Sandi Toksvig, Anoushka Shankar, Errollyn Wallen, Liz Carr and Jordan Stephens. 

North Yorkshire, UK:

Ireland:

  • Empower: Female Musical Icons:  On March 5th, in Dublin, join this conversation on women in the music industry and celebrate the diversity of female artists. Followed by live music! cities in Ireland hold workshops, lectures, and cultural events celebrating women's contributions. 

Nairobi, Kenya :

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:

  • 2025 Forbes 30/50 Summit: A global gathering of leaders and trailblazers from the “30 Under 30” and “50 Over 50” lists 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 

  • Sheroes: An art exhibition focused on the theme "Accelerate Action". 

Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit: An event that brings together the who's who of female leadership on the continent and beyond - from the world of business, politics, art, sports, civil society and life; a unique collection of female trailblazers who are distinct in their thinking but single-minded in their purpose - all for a new, equal and thriving world! 

Sydney, Australia:

Tokyo, Japan:

  • Happy Women Festa 2025: A series of events organized under the theme Next50: Connect with Action for a Happy Future to celebrate 50 years of IWD, featuring awards recognizing individuals and companies that have contributed to the empowerment of women and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and seminars about gender equality and the importance of empowering women. 

Seoul, South Korea


LEARN

New York, USA:

  • Women Dressing Women: Women Dressing Women will feature the work of over seventy womenswear designers, spanning ca. 1910 to today, including French haute couture from houses such as Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Madeleine Vionnet, to American makers like Ann Lowe, Claire McCardell, and Isabel Toledo, along with contemporary designs by Iris van Herpen, Rei Kawakubo, Anifa Mvuemba, and Simone Rocha.

Ontario, Canada:

São Paulo, Brazil: 

  • AWSome Women Community Summit: A global event that happens worldwide in the celebration of women in Technology, organized by Amazon Web Services.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Brigadier Cornelio de Saavedra” Historical Museum invites you to reflect on the role of women in the history of our country through the figure of Mariquita Sanchez, who was a central figure in the Argentine history of the nineteenth century, and a symbol of the Buenos Aires society of her time, whose influence transcended the boundaries of convention. - 

Paris, France: 

  • Event “Elles font la Ville” by the Prefecture of Paris: Conferences discussing the place of women in the city and their right to the city, both in the design and use of urban space and in the expression of citizenship and the exercise of their democratic rights.

London, UK:

  • International Women’s Day at STH - History Tour:  On March 8th, join the Shoreditch Town Hall and take a walk down history lane! Learn more about the stories of suffrages and explore spaces where women’s activism grew. 
  • London Women’s Symposium: Connect, learn and engage with fellow professionals and thought leaders, specially in the AI field. Take part in the featured panel discussion, "The AI Impact on Women at Work & in the Classroom," which will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work and education for women.

Nottingham, UK

  • Workshop, "Exploring Generative AI in VR and Art": As part of the "Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity”, Anna Shvets, a 2024 Rising Talents Laureate and Researcher in Generative AI organises a workshop on GenAI in VR and Art. She will be showcasing some of her artistic projects in VR. Bring some headsets so you have a full experience first-hand! 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 

  • Art Connects Women – International women’s day exhibition: Returning for its 8th edition, Art Connects Women is a major highlight of Women’s Day events 2025 in Dubai. This year’s theme, “Leave a Legacy”, celebrates the impact of female artists from 112 countries, showcasing their work at DIFC. Organised by ZeeArts Gallery, this four-day event includes exhibitions, panel discussions and networking opportunities. 

Accra, Ghana:  

Sydney, Australia:

Melbourne, Australia:

Wellington, New Zealand:

  • How to talk about climate action: speakers, discussion, and workshop. Hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, National Council of Women New Zealand Wellington branch, Council for International Development, and UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand. 


ACT

Paris, France:

  • Writing workshop on Gender Stereotypes and Inequalities: This workshop invites young people aged 15 to 18 to express themselves on gender stereotypes and inequalities. Accompanied by authors , they will have the opportunity to create powerful texts to raise awareness and promote equality. Short stories, slam, poetry or committed stories, everyone will be able to choose their style and voice to convey a strong message. 

Barcelona, Spain:

  • Talk 'With the doctor. Today we talk about menopause': A talk with Raquel Tomàs i Tutusaus, a doctor specializing in family and community medicine and clinical analysis about the implications of the arrival of menopause for a woman's health and normalization of this stage of life. 

Amsterdam, Netherlands:

  • MADE BY HER - A festival celebrating Women in Food Business: a vibrant food festival celebrating the incredible women shaping the food industry in the Netherlands. Organized by Tasty Talks, this event is an opportunity to discover and support women-led food businesses while enjoying a day filled with delicious flavors, inspiring conversations, and hands-on experiences.

Singapore

Online

  • International Transport Forum: In 2018, the International Transport Forum decided to launch a Workstream on Gender by organizing panel sessions on International Women’s Day. This year’s online event will focus on the following topic: “Pathways to Inclusion: Women Shaping the Future of Transport.”
  • Canadian Women’s Foundation: A virtual event in partnership with The Globe and Mail featuring a critical conversation on mental health challenges and solutions. Workplace stress is at an all-time high—especially for women. According to Deloitte’s 2024 global workplace study, 50% of women report higher stress levels than a year ago, and 23% say they are experiencing burnout. 
  • Women's Health in the Global South: Part II (Online Research Seminar): Tokyo College’s Gender, Sexuality and Identity collaborative research group is hosting two online research seminars about Women’s Health in the Global South.
  • International Women’s Day 2025: A Spotlight on India: On the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development and the World Bank Group are bringing together changemakers, leaders, and women achievers across STEM, business, entertainment, sports to mark the occasion. The event will celebrate the major strides that women have made across different fields in India and highlight solutions that can help unlock opportunities for women in the region and beyond.


Enjoy inspiring speeches, meeting up with outstanding women, and being a sparkle among uncountable fights of where we stand today. We are convinced that together we can make the world a more equitable and inclusive one: today, and every day. 

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