International Womens Day 2025 is on March 8.

To celebrate, here are the Womens Day facts you gotta know.

Happy International Women’s Day (IWD)!

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But do you actually know what International Women’s Day is and the history behind it?

When Is International Women’s Day?

In 2025, March 8 falls on a Saturday.

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What Is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day is aUnited Nations-sanctioned global holiday.

What Is the International Women’s Day History?

International Womens Day 2019: Womens Day Facts You Need to Know

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More than 1 million people attended rallies focused on suffrage, representation, education, and workers' rights.

Over the next few years, more countries in Europe began marking the holiday on March 8.

Since 1975, the holiday has gained popularity around the globe as a way to recognize women.

The International Women’s Day Facts You Should Know

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What Is the International Women’s Day Theme for 2025?

Past themes include:

The UN also issued a 2025 theme:For ALL women and girls: Rights.

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International Women’s Day

Empowerment, a call to action to ensure equal rights and opportunities for everyone.

What Are the International Women’s Day 2025 Hashtags?

you might tag your social media posts with the straightforward #IWD2025.

International Womens Day Hashtags and Facts to Know for March 8

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Or go thematic with #AccelerateAction or #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

Are There Any International Women’s Day Events?

It’s a grassroots movement, so anyone can plan any kind of event.

you might search for ones near you at theInternational Women’s Day site.

United Nations,International Women’s Day.

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