South Africa is joining the world in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2025. Hence, the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities has rallied under the theme “Accelerate Action”—a global call to prioritize strategies and resources that advance women’s rights.
This year’s observance aligns with two pivotal milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the final five years of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
Against this backdrop, South Africa’s Government of National Unity reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth and gender equality. This echoes the World Economic Forum’s push to close gaps in pay, leadership, and economic participation.
