International Women’s Day on 8 March

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. This day of action focuses on women's rights and gender equality.

Am 8. March International Women's Day has been celebrated annually since 1921. This date was chosen in 1975 – on the occasion of the International Women's Year – also the United Nations (UN) as an official event. While the campaign International Women's Day The motto of the 2026 edition, which will be dedicated to the theme "Give To Gain", is... UN Women is United Nations "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls"(in German "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls").

About the work of UN Women

The Key topics UN Women's work is based on five areas:Improving the economic situation of women","End violence against women","Women – Peace – Security","Women in management positions" as "Climate and Gender". Further information is available here." here.

this year's campaign “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” demands the UN organization Equal rights and justice for women and girls worldwide.

🔗 Click here to go to UN Women's International Women's Day 2026 theme page.

Video: On gender equality [English]

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