Research suggests it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity at the current rate of progress. Business leaders must shift their mindset to accelerate action.

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 "Accelerate Action," emphasising the urgency to expedite progress toward gender parity.

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,