International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on March 8 to honour women's achievements and advocate for gender equality. In 2025, the theme is "Accelerate Action," emphasising the urgency to expedite progress toward gender parity.

Date: International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year, and in 2025, it will be observed on a Saturday.

Research suggests it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity at the current rate of progress. Business leaders must shift their mindset to accelerate action.