International Women’s Day (IWD) is almost here!
The annual global holiday is always held on March 8 and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
International Women’s Day also highlights serious issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
What is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2025?
Well, the International Women’s Day organisation has said this year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action.’
According to World Economic Forum data, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity.
The IWD organisation is hoping we can collectively Accelerate Action for gender equality.
However, the United Nations (UN) has said the 2025 theme is ‘March Forward.’
“The theme March Forward reminds us that progress is not just about reflection but about taking decisive, bold steps to turn our commitments into action,” Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher said of the UN’s theme.
Honestly, both themes sound good to us…
What to do for International Women’s Day?
If you’re looking for things to do this March 8, below we’ve rounded up the best International Women’s Day events Australia has to offer.
Sydney
Held annually in the week of International Women’s Day is the Sydney Opera House’s All About Women talks festival.
This year’s festival, set to take place between March 8 and 9, is made up of 22 thought-provoking talks that will respectively focus on various topics important to women like feminism, abortion access, and menopause.
The lineup for 2025 All About Women talks festival is extremely impressive; Grace Tame, Jane Caro, Narelda Jacobs, and Steph Tisdell – just to name a few!
You can pick and choose which of the 22 talks you attend or you can attend all of them or you can watch them from the comfort of your own home via livestream; it’s completely up to you.
Buy tickets to the 2025 All About Women talks festival here. Prices start at $15.
Melbourne
If you’re wanting to treat yourself in honour of International Women’s Day, why not attend a luxurious three-course lunch?
Studio Amaro is hosting ‘Woman Crush: A Female-Focused Lunch’ on March 7 that will celebrate all things female. Plus, the menu sounds simply delectable.
Sourdough focaccia with whipped ricotta and lemon oil, BBQ chicken with black garlic salmoriglio, and ricotta bomboloni with fennel sugar and lemon crème diplomat are just some of the dishes you’ll be treated to.
Plus, $15 from each ticket sold will be donated to Support the Girls – a fantastic organisation dedicated to providing all women with access to supportive bras and essential hygiene products.
Buy tickets to Studio Amaro’s Woman Crush: A Female-Focused Lunch here. Prices start at $125.
Brisbane
Wanting to give back this International Women’s Day? Why not register or volunteer for the annual International Women’s Day Fun Run and raise money for breast cancer?
This year’s 5km run is set for March 9, and will start at South Brisbane and finish at the City Botanic Gardens.
Register your interest (or just donate to the cause) here.
Perth
CPA Australia is hosting a ‘Sunrise Yoga’ session and breakfast for International Women’s Day this year.
The event – set for March 6 – will commence with yoga, followed by a light breakfast and barista coffee.
Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor of Practice at Curtin University’s Future of Work Institute, will then close the event with a keynote address.
Buy tickets to Sunrise Yoga here. Prices start at $70.
Darwin
The Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory (MAGNT) is hosting a ‘Sunset Soiree’ in honour of International Women’s Day.
The event will celebrate the contributions women make to museums and art galleries around the world and will feature MAGNT scientists, history and art curators sharing their insights into the achievements of women in their professional fields.
Guests will also be treated to drinks and grazing platters during the Sunset Soiree.
Buy tickets to MAGNT’s Sunset Soiree here. Prices start at $30.
Hobart
For those of you who live in Tasmania, why not celebrate International Women’s Day by attending the state’s longest running IWD breakfast?
Hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation at Crowne Plaza on March 7, you’ll be treated to a delicious breakfast all while raising funds for medical research and celebrating the amazing achievements of both local and international women.
Buy tickets to RHH Research Foundation’s International Women’s Day Breakfast here. Prices start at $90.
