International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD) is held on 8 March each year.

It celebrates women's achievements, raises awareness for women's equality, and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and positive change for women and girls everywhere. 

This year's theme, which is set by UN Women every year, is Balance the Scales. It highlights the urgent need to ensure fair, inclusive and accessible justice for every woman and girl.

“Balance the Scales is a promise for every woman and girl to be safe, heard, and free to shape her own future. In 2026, unjust laws, policies, and ingrained barriers still stand in the way of fair and inclusive communities. This International Women’s Day, we are calling on Australians to join a movement for real action – to transform our justice systems, amplify marginalised voices, and ensure equality is not the exception, but the rule.” - UN Women Australia CEO, Simone Clarke.

Local events and activites

Each year we will list local events and activities below as details become available.

If your community group or organisation is based in the Macedon Ranges and hosting an IWD event, register your event and we'll add it to this list. Terms and conditions apply.