How the World is Celebrating Women’s Day 2025

Every year on March 8th, people come together to honour International Women’s Day (IWD). This day is not only an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history but also to raise awareness about the challenges women continue to face and to advocate for gender equality. With roots in the labour movements of the early 20th century in Europe and North America, IWD has grown into a worldwide movement that calls for action, unity, and progress.

The Theme for 2025: Accelerate Action for Gender Equality

This year, the International Women’s Day campaign centres around the theme "Accelerate Action for Gender Equality." The mission is clear: to push society to take bold, measurable steps toward ensuring equality for women and girls in every sphere of life.

According to the International Women’s Day website, achieving this vision requires collective effort. By supporting the supporters of women’s rights and gender equality, we can drive meaningful change. Check out their website to learn about some key actions we can all take to contribute to this mission.

How International Women’s Day Is Celebrated Around the World

International Women’s Day is marked by various celebrations, events, and gestures, both grand and small, worldwide. These activities reflect the diversity of cultures and the shared commitment to honouring women’s contributions and advocating for their rights.

Events and Festivals

In many countries, large-scale events are organised to recognise the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. These include:

• Marches: Cities worldwide host marches to raise awareness about women’s rights and gender equality. 

• Conferences and Panel Discussions: Educational and inspirational events featuring speakers, activists, and leaders take place, focusing on topics such as women’s empowerment, leadership, and health.

• Cultural Celebrations: Around the world, Women's Day is marked with cultural programs, art exhibitions, and performances showcasing women’s talents. In some places, symbolic flowers like mimosas are gifted, while others celebrate with special events, workshops, and community gatherings, all highlighting the significance of the day.

• Community Outreach: Organizations and charities often host workshops and gatherings to support local women and girls.

• Sports and Creative Initiatives: Sporting events and artistic exhibitions also form part of the celebrations, showcasing women’s talents and achievements in these fields.

Small Gestures and Gift Ideas

In addition to organised events, people worldwide celebrate International Women’s Day through thoughtful gestures. Gift-giving plays a significant role, with ideas ranging from flowers to more personalised tokens of appreciation:

• Flowers and Gifts: Giving women flowers is a cherished tradition in many European countries. Chocolates and other small gifts are also popular tokens of appreciation.

• Memorable Meals and Treats: Families and communities share meals or prepare special dishes to honour women. Hosting a brunch or a dinner featuring favourite dishes is a wonderful way to show appreciation.

Women’s Day Through Our Team’s Eyes 

We asked our friends and colleagues how Women’s Day is celebrated in their countries. Here’s what they shared.

Izzy - Marketing Specialist

In Poland, Women's Day is a pretty big deal! Women often receive flowers and chocolates from their male colleagues at work, while girls in schools and preschools get small gifts or flowers. At home, husbands, boyfriends, and family members usually surprise the women in their lives with flowers or thoughtful little presents.

Alongside these traditions, many cities organise special events like concerts, workshops, sports activities, and theatre shows. This year in Warsaw, for example, there will be plenty of concerts, a creative workshop where you can make your own eco-jewellery as a Women’s Day gift, and even a football tournament!

Lucy - Admin Assistant

In the UK, International Women's Day is celebrated with a variety of events and activities that highlight the achievements and contributions of women, as well as promote gender equality. Here are some ways the UK marks this important day, London is celebrating with numerous walking tours, including a “Women of Westminster Tour” or the Fashion Brunch at London Heathrow, including a day of networking & fashion runways. Many people use social media to share empowering messages, stories, and quotes about women. Hashtags like #IWD2025 and #AccelerateAction are used to spread awareness and show solidarity in the UK.

Karine- International Sales Manager

In France, Women often receive gifts such as bouquets of flowers, chocolates, and beauty products to celebrate International Women’s Day. It's a day filled with both celebration and activism, reflecting the ongoing efforts to achieve gender equality in France. The streets will be filled with Women demonstrating and showing unity.

Cultural events such as on March 8th & 9th the Basilica of Saint-Denis opens it’s doors for an exceptional visits in the footsteps of the princesses and queens buried there or you can watch the Parisian Stage come alive with poignant stories & moments of reflection through a spellbinding journey celebrating both past struggles and present victories.

Karolina - SEO Specialist

International Women's Day in Spain is celebrated with a wide range of activities as demonstrations, workshops, talks and shows, celebrating rights of women and feminism. In many cities across the country, events are organized by government and various organizations supporting women and their rights, which involve important social discussions. 

Each year, a central theme is chosen to guide discussions and activities. In 2025, the theme will be "For Women and Girls in ALL Their Diversity: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment

We asked the ladies to choose a quote and a drink to celebrate Women's Day!

We asked the amazing ladies on our team to pick a favourite quote representing the spirit of women's day, along with a cocktail and a glass they would like to celebrate with! 

Meet Karine! Our International Sales Manager. We loved the quote she picked! Her drink of choice for Women's Day is Cherry Sour in a 1910 Fizz Champagne Glass!

Would you like to celebrate Women's Day with Cherry Sour? There are many ways to make this iconic cocktail, here is our favourite: 

60ml  vodka

60ml lemon juice

30ml of Maraschino Cherries Juice

Few Maraschino Cherries to Garnish

Ice

Optional: 1 egg white 

In a shaker, mix vodka, lemon juice, cherry juice, and egg white (optional). Shake until frothy. Pour over ice into your favourite glass, garnish with a few cherries, and enjoy!

Lucy is our  Admin Assistant in the UK. Lucy picked a great quote that reminds us to be truthful to ourselves!  Her drink to celebrate Women's Day is Sweet Sunrise in a Sling Cocktail Glass!

Would you like to celebrate women's day with Sweet Sunrise, also known as Virgin Sunrise? Here is the recipe:

You'll need:

150ml of orange juice

30ml of grenadine

Orange slice

Ice 

Put ice into a highball glass, pour orange juice over it leaving some room at the top. Pour the grenadine over the juice and add the orange slice! Learn more about Passionfruit Martini from our blog post.

Meet Paula, our Shipping and Purchasing Manager.  She chose a beautiful quote, 'Empowered Women, Empower Women,' and the drink she would love to celebrate with is Strawberry Daiquiri in our signature Gold Rim Coupe Glass 

Would you also like to celebrate with this delicious strawberry drink? Grab the recipe!

500g hulled strawberries

100ml rum

juice from half a lime

200g ice

2 tbsp sugar syrup

Blend fresh strawberries until smooth, then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds. Blend the silky puree again, this time with ice, rum, and a splash of sugar syrup until perfectly chilled and slushy. Pour into your favourite glass, garnish to your liking, and enjoy! 

Sophie, our Sales Co-Ordinator who chose a very powerful quote: "You don't have to be perfect to be amazing! " would love to celebrate Women's Day with a Passion Fruit Martini in a 1910 Martini Cocktail Glass! 

Are you also a fan of passionfruit martini? Here is what you will need to make one:

1 passionfruit
Ice
50ml vanilla vodka
15ml passionfruit liqueur
15ml sugar syrup
15ml lime juice
Prosecco or champagne (for serving)

Slice the passionfruit in half and scoop out the seeds from one half, adding them to a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, liqueur, sugar syrup, and lime juice. Shake well until chilled, then strain into a martini or coupe glass. Serve with a shot of prosecco or champagne and garnish with the other passionfruit half—cheers!

Meet Janie, our Brand Manager for Distillery Products (USA Distribution Partner). Janie didn’t pick her favourite drink, but we reckon..... Old Fashioned in Ginza Tall Cuts Old Fashioned Tumbler. Would you like to celebrate with an Old Fashioned?

This is what you'll need:

Bourbon or rye whisky
One sugar cube
Dash of water
Angostura bitters
Ice cubes

Place a sugar cube in a glass and add water along with two dashes of bitters. Stir or muddle until the sugar is fully dissolved. Alternatively, use sugar syrup to simplify this step. Add ice and pour in the whiskey, stirring gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with an orange twist or a cherry, then serve immediately. Check out our blog post on Old Fashioned to learn more about this iconic drink and more specific recommendations.

Why International Women’s Day Matters

International Women’s Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action. It reminds us of the progress made and the work still ahead in building a world where everyone—regardless of gender—can thrive. Whether through small individual efforts or large-scale initiatives, each step we take contributes to the global movement for equality.

This March 8th, let’s commit to accelerating action for gender equality. Together, we can forge a path where every woman and girl has the opportunity to lead, create, and achieve without barriers. It’s time to step up, speak out, and make equality a reality for all.