International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 2021 is a global event celebrating and recognising the achievements of women.

From the moment they’re born, women and girls face injustice and denial of their rights. Globally, women are paid on average 24% less than men, and one in three women worldwide will experience violence in their lifetime, most likely at the hands of someone they know.

That’s why ActionAid supports and campaigns with women and girls living in some of the world’s poorest places as they challenge the root causes of poverty and injustice.

This International Women’s Day, find out how you can join us to celebrate women and girls around the world.