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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
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International Women's Day - 08 March 2025
Created: 24/02/2025
News/Events Category: General News
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International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on 08 March, honours the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
IWD provides an important platform to engage with communities, reflect on progress, and commit to positive action. Participation in IWD ensures progress toward equality remains on the global agenda and positive action prevails.
IWD has a long and powerful history of collective action, with many groups, countries, and bodies having actively contributed to its evolution. Today, IWD is a highly visible worldwide occurrence with significant mainstream awareness, marked by groups worldwide in a wide variety of ways.
IWD can mean different things to various groups, yet the overarching aims of IWD are to:
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Celebrate women’s achievements through recognising and appreciating the contributions of women in various fields, highlighting their influence and successes throughout history and in the present day
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Raise awareness of gender inequality through shining a light on persistent issues like the gender pay gap, lack of representation in leadership roles, gender-based violence, and unequal access to education and opportunities
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Mobilise action for equality through encouraging individuals, communities, and organisations to take steps toward creating a more inclusive and equitable world for women
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Donate and fundraise for women-focused charities, and elevate the visibility of their work
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Foster solidarity among people of all genders in support of women’s rights and gender parity worldwide
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