Best Ideas for Celebrating International Women's Day

Happy Women’s Day

Every year 8^th of March is celebrated as International Women’s Day to appreciate the contributions of women across the globe!

From the nurturing care of a mother to the conscientious employees of the corporate world, women are the foundation of our families and the world at large.

Today, women are creating history with their exemplary achievements. And they still have a long way to go!

Do you know that the women in the 2024 Power List (by Forbes) had 100 women across fields like media, technology, and finance?

What’s even better is that these women command a massive economic power (around $33 trillion). And they proudly influence the lives of over 1 billion people.

However, the general condition of women in India is nowhere close to this.

23% of Indians feel that there is a lot of discrimination against women in India.

And 51% of them feel that it is important to teach boys to respect all women.

Meaning and Importance of Women’s Day

Words like happy ‘International Women’s Day’ are flooding the internet. But for stakeholders in the education industry, it’s time to get creative and plan International Women’s Day activities to pass on the real message.

In a world where gender biases and stereotypes have hindered the progress of the global female population for ages, this day comes as an opportunity to teach the importance of gender equality for a thriving world.

If you are a teacher (in a traditional or online school), or a homeschooling parent, these ideas are PERFECT FOR YOU!

Let’s jump to the ways of celebrating women’s day now.

Read on.

International Women’s Day Celebration Ideas (For Stakeholders)

1. Women’s Day Art Contest

This International Women’s Day, help your students appreciate women achievers through their artistic expression.

This is the perfect time to decorate your classroom/room with women’s day posters, collages, quotes, and paintings. If you are conducting this activity in school, make it fun by dividing students into small groups. You can also announce some winners and have a special mention applause for the exceptional budding artists.

2. Have a Color Code

Fun ideas like color code never go wrong!

You can celebrate women’s day with a color code like black or red. Avoid the typical stereotypes (like pink for girls). And if a school uniform is compulsory limit this color code to a cap/scarf, etc.

3. Take up Some Success Stories or History Lessons

Start with some creative way to wish your students a happy women’s day. You can introduce a jingle or a simple dance move.

Now stick to the topic and use your storytelling skills to highlight the contributions of women power in India. Explain how moving away from gender stereotypes is empowering through their examples. Suggest some supporting literature/books to build a deeper understanding.

Keep this activity age-appropriate, so you can make use of biographies, and cite some examples from news articles with the middle and high school age groups. For elementary and pre-primary, simpler explanations and engaging storytelling methods can serve the same purpose.

4. Hold a Special Morning Assembly

This women’s day let your students come up with their presentation during the morning assembly. Encourage themes like gender equality. And let students research to highlight achievements by women on this special day.

5. Project Work

For decades, female scientists have changed the world with their groundbreaking discoveries and impeccable contributions to science. International Women’s Day is the perfect time to delve into their stories. Allocate project work to students, and let them create props/diagrams as well. These inspiring stories will help them understand how perseverance, hard work, and achievement go hand in hand. Appreciate their efforts wholeheartedly, and link these discoveries to the real world to create a better understanding.

For instance, Madam Curie’s discovery about radioactivity was used for scientific advancements and medical treatments (like X-ray and radiation therapy for cancer).

6. Plan a Book Reading Session

This women’s day, pick something exceptional by some Indian and international women authors and have a book reading session. Engage all students and make it interactive. You can also link this activity to the theme of morning assembly. This activity can serve a great purpose in highlighting the unique perspectives of women authors.

7. Activities to Challenge Stereotypes

Why is it that most superheroes are male?

Why should we discourage ideas like ‘pink is for girls’, and ‘blue is for boys’?

Is there evidence that proves women are worse drivers?

Challenge these stereotypes with debates, brainstorming sessions, and open healthy discussions. Encourage students to present their views. And let them also connect these common stereotypes to their real-life experiences.

Let all students end their presentations by saying Happy International Women’s Day.

8. Craft Session

Another brilliant way to celebrate International Women’s Day in a traditional or an online school is to plan a craft session. Share a list of common items that students must procure before the class. Let them create something fun for the important woman in their lives. You can also make it more meaningful by asking students to research some famous quotes by women. Later they can write down a relevant quote on a piece of paper and attach it to the gift.

The Bottom Line

Success stories of women are a real inspiration for many others. Use this opportunity of International Women’s Day to break the barriers that hinder the progress of our women.

This women’s day, let’s take a pledge to live with the idea ‘equality for all genders’. After all, all women deserve AN EQUAL CHANCE in all walks of life!

Once again happy women’s day to you!

Thanks for Reading!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some fun women’s day celebration ideas?
Womens day celebration is not limited to wishes like Happy International Women’s Day alone. There can be several fun ways of celebrating this day like planning activities, playing games, and creating art pieces, etc.

How can we use the opportunity of the International Women’s Day to promote gender equality?
On womens day we acknowledge the contributions of women in our lives. So, is perfect to go beyond the regular wishes (Happy International Women’s Day) and move beyond gender biases. Simple steps like doing away with ideas that promote stereotypes are a good start. Besides, this opportunity can also be used to encourage women to do things that challenge these stereotypes.

Best Ideas for Celebrating International Women’s Day

Happy Women’s Day

Meaning and Importance of Women’s Day