SCP : International Women's Day 2026, 6 March
About
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for advancing gender equality.IWD has been around for well over a century, with the first IWD marked in 1911.
In 2026, IWD marks an extraordinary milestone: 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress toward gender equality. For more than a century, IWD has helped drive transformative change. Each generation has built on the courage of those before it, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible.
IWD is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide.
Marked by millions of people on March 8, IWD provides an important platform to engage with communities, reflect on progress, and commit to positive action. Participation in IWD ensures progress toward equality remains on the global agenda and positive action prevails.
IWD has a long and powerful history of collective action, with many groups, countries, and bodies having actively contributed to its evolution.
Today, IWD is a highly visible worldwide occurrence with significant mainstream awareness, marked by groups worldwide in a wide variety of ways.
Remember, all IWD activity is valid. IWD is a movement. It belongs to all groups, everywhere. That's what makes IWD so inclusive, not exclusive.
Location
Event Room Level 6, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine, 3020
Sunshine North Vic 3020