10 Inspiring Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day

 Are you searching for ways to mark International Women's Day in your home, office, or college? We've gathered 10  ideas to inspire you to think of your own to International Women’s Day (IWD) event:

Women at health and wellbeing charity (The Bridge) in London

Express Appreciation Creatively:

  1. Poster-making event for International Women's Day provides a creative platform for individuals to visually express their support for gender equality, celebrate women's achievements, and raise awareness about important issues. It fosters inclusivity, encourages artistic expression, and creates a collective visual statement that resonates with the values of equality and empowerment for all.

  2. Host an Informative Learning Session: Organise a learning session leading up to International Women’s Day. This enlightening session will inform employees about the significance of the day, demonstrating support for the women in your business. Consider inviting a panel for a live Q&A or sharing discussion videos to embrace equity.

  3. Treat yourself to flowers. The flower commonly associated with International Women's Day is the Mimolsa. Find out more about flowers and International womens day here. You could also celebrate with purple crocus. The purple hue represents dignity, justice, and strength, aligning with the themes of the day. The choice of the crocus reflects the essence of spring, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the vibrant spirit of women worldwide.


  4. Create a badge or fridge magnet


  5. You could celebrate international womens day on your social media platform- or celebrate it in a more holistic way by making your own badge or fridge magnet. (join here if we run an activity at The Bridge.


  6. High Tea Celebration: Gather colleagues for an office high tea event to celebrate women and gender equality on IWD. Encourage participants to bring treats or organize formal catering. A delightful way to honor the occasion!



The Bridge cafe is a great place to celebrate all sorts of events

7. Support Women-Owned Businesses and donate to Women's Causes: Make a meaningful impact by donating to a cause-based charity that supports women. Consider a corporate donation and involve coworkers in choosing the charity. It's a thoughtful way to make a difference. If you would like to donate to The Bridge, and support our work in helping women to lead happier and healthier lives, you can do so here

8. Coffee Conversations: Initiate simple yet powerful conversations over a coffee break. Discuss career journeys, overcoming bias, self-care, or gender equality in the workplace. Connect with other women through projects like our Hub project.

9. Wear Purple: Encourage coworkers to wear purple outfits or ribbons on International Women’s Day Wearing purple on International Women's Day signifies the fight for gender equality. It symbolizes dignity, justice, and empowerment with historical ties to the suffrage movement. By donning purple, individuals globally create a visible and unified statement, raising awareness and fostering conversations about women's rights. It's a simple yet impactful gesture of solidarity and recognition of women's strength and contributions.

10. Social Media Stories: Share your IWD celebration on social media with spontaneous and behind-the-scenes stories. Use Facebook or Instagram Stories with thoughtful captions to give followers a glimpse into your event.

Let International Women’s Day be a time to express appreciation and initiate meaningful dialogue about gender equality in your workplace.