Today, IWD is celebrated in many countries around the world, with events ranging from rallies and marches to conferences and cultural performances. The day is also recognized by the United Nations, which has declared March 8 as a day to promote women's rights and empowerment. Key Themes and Campaigns - Accelerate Action: The 2025 IWD campaign theme, which emphasizes the need to accelerate progress towards gender equality ¹. - Empowering Women: A focus on promoting women's economic empowerment, education, and health. - Ending Violence Against Women: A call to action to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.