Mark your calendars for March 8, 2025, as we come together to honor International Women’s Day with the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
This year, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we transition from commitment to action, focusing on unlocking equal rights, power, and opportunities for every woman and girl. Our aspiration is to build a feminist future where no individual is overlooked. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, with a special emphasis on young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for enduring change.
This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a significant milestone established in 1995 during a transformative period. This anniversary is an ideal time to celebrate our achievements, recognize ongoing and emerging challenges, demand accountability, and, most critically, renew our pledge to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Yet, the global landscape remains starkly unequal. International Women’s Day offers a renewed opportunity to rise, call for action, and advocate for the full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to forge a more equitable world for all women and girls.
This International Women’s Day, unite with UN Women as we march forward for women’s rights. We cannot afford to take a step back.
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In Pursuit of Progress, There is Hope
For 89% of governments, ending violence against women stands as a pressing priority today, with 193 nations having enacted legal measures against it. Countries that have implemented domestic violence laws are witnessing a decrease in incidents of violence against women.
Globally, we have achieved gender parity in education. By closing the gender gap in access to and influence over science and technology, we can break the remaining barriers to equal opportunities and create technologies that serve all people and the planet.
More governments are enhancing care services, with 32% promoting improved pay and safe working conditions for care workers. Furthermore, 112 countries now have national plans to involve women in peace and security processes, a significant rise from just 19 countries in 2010.
A Digital Revolution
Support the Global Digital Compact to ensure everyone can harness technology and its possibilities.
Zero Violence
Invest in women’s rights organizations actively working to prevent and eliminate violence.
Freedom from Poverty
Invest in social protection systems and public services to give women a fair chance to thrive.
Peace and Security
Invest in women’s leadership to foster peace.
Decision-Making Power
Adopt legislation that enhances women’s participation in politics and business.
Climate Justice
Prioritize women and girls in climate action by bolstering their leadership roles and access to green jobs.
Equality. Rights. Empowerment.
Join the conversation this International Women’s Day by sharing stories and messages online with the hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls to ignite dialogue and inspire action.
