International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on March 8 to honour women's achievements and advocate for gender equality. In 2025, the theme is "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,

Accelerating the pace to achieve gender equity was the theme of the seventh annual Edmonds International Women’s Day event, which drew about 200 people to the Edmonds Waterfront Center

It emphasizes closing the pay gap, increasing female leadership, improving education and healthcare access, tackling gender-based violence, and promoting male allyship. This year’s theme is a call for urgent,