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Rose Mabiza
16-02-2024
International Women’s Day 2025
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For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is a global call to action under the theme "For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." This year’s focus, designated by the United Nations, highlights the importance of ensuring equal rights, opportunities, and empowerment for every woman and girl worldwide, regardless of background, geography, or social status.
The significance of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is a day of recognition and a global movement advocating for gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment. While progress has been made, many women and girls still face barriers to their full participation in society, including gender-based violence, economic disparities, underrepresentation in leadership, and unequal access to education and healthcare.
This year’s theme underscores the need for a genuinely inclusive approach that champions the rights of all women and girls, leaving no one behind.
Why "Rights. Equality. Empowerment." matters?
True gender equality can only be achieved when every woman and girl, regardless of her background, has the rights, opportunities, and empowerment needed to thrive. This year’s theme emphasises the importance of creating a world where all women and girls are treated with fairness and dignity, free from discrimination and barriers that limit their potential.
Key areas requiring urgent action
The fight for gender equality cannot wait. Around the world, millions of women and girls continue to face systemic barriers that limit their opportunities. Addressing these critical areas is essential to achieving a future where women and girls have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as men. Below are key focus areas that demand immediate action.
How you can support International Women’s Day 2025
Creating a more inclusive world requires collective effort. Whether through advocacy, education, or direct action, everyone has a role in promoting gender equality. Below are key ways individuals and organisations can contribute to advancing the rights and empowerment of women and girls.
Conclusion
Gender equality ensures rights, promotes fairness, and empowers women and girls to thrive. This International Women’s Day, let’s commit to breaking barriers and driving real change. Whether through policy advocacy, education, economic inclusion, or social support, each action contributes to a world where all women and girls have equal opportunities.
At The Mandatory Training Group, we are dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces and gender equality. For organisations, ComplyPlus™ provides the necessary tools to ensure compliance with equality legislation, anti-discrimination laws, and workplace diversity policies.
Last updated on 07-03-2025
About the author
Rose Mabiza
Rose has dedicated over 15 years to improving health and social care quality through practice, targeted education and training. Her extensive experience includes working with older adults, individuals with mental health conditions, and people with autism and learning disabilities.

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