International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women across the world and the significant social, economic and political gains made by women. The day is also a call to action, as unions continue to fight for equality and a faster rate of change to create a safer and fairer world for women and girls.
The theme this year is ‘For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment‘.
Here are some actions and events for your diary.
FEBRUARY-MARCH: WRAW FEST (WOMEN’S RIGHTS AT WORK)
WRAW Fest is back again in 2025 with many online events. Come together to celebrate wins, get active, learn about your new rights at work, and hear from the women who are fighting and winning across our mighty movement. See event line up.
7-8 MARCH: UNION’S NSW WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
The largest multi-union women’s gathering to empower & address pay equity, safety, health & future of work. #respectexistenceorexpectresistance
More information and book.
7 MARCH: ALTSEAN BURMA BOOK LAUNCH (SYDNEY)
ALTSEAN Burma is launching a groundbreaking book Women’s Voices from the Revolution (a collection of writings by first-time writers). This report is a powerful testimony to women’s resistance to military rule and control and against the oppression and sexual violence faced by women in militarised societies.
4:30-6:30pm Heritage Room, NSW Teachers Federation (enter via Mary Street, Surry Hills)
Free. Book now.
7 MARCH: HUNTER WORKERS WOMEN’S COMMITTEE DINNER (NEWCASTLE)
Join the Hunter Workers Women’s Committee as they continue the Union of Australian Women’s traditional International Women’s Day Dinner and Toast for 2025. The night will include a buffet dinner and dessert, the Toast to International Women’s Day, and the inaugural Union of Australian Women Community Award.
Event link and booking information: Humanitix
8 MARCH: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH (SYDNEY)
Join us for the Sydney IWD 2025 march. All welcome! Bring your flags, friends, and posters, get loud with us and hear from some very special women.
Saturday 8 March, 1pm. March from Sydney Town Hall.
8 MARCH: WOMEN. LIFE. FREEDOM.
Come anlong to celebrate the strength, resilience and creativity of women, inspired by the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement in Iran.
Saturday 8 March, 3-6pm, Wrights Road Community Centre, Kellyville
9 MARCH: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH (NEWCASTLE)
Join Hunter Women on the International Women’s Day 2024 Newcastle March!
Gather at Gregson Park from 10am ready to march at 10.30am through Hamilton.
March followed by fantastic (TBA) feminist activist speakers!
Event info: Facebook
No more cupcakes! Here’s our 2024 International Women’s Day video message!