8 Mar 2026
Today is International Women's Day (IWD) 2026! Special shoutout to all the fantastic women and girls who make our sport so great. From volunteers to archers, to coaches and officials, everyone plays a part in making archery in Scotland a safe and welcoming space for women
and girls to thrive.
History of IWD
With well over a century of history and change, the first International Women's Day was held in March 1911.
Organizations, groups, and individuals worldwide can all play a part - in the community, at work, at home, and beyond.
IWD isn't country, group or organization specific. It's a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to forging gender equality.
World-renowned feminist, journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem, reportedly once explained:
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.''
International Women's Day 2026
When we give, we gain.
Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
IWD 2026 Ideas and Resources
One of the most impactful ways that groups can mark International Women's Day (IWD) is by championing purposeful activity that's tailored to their own context and community. The annual campaign theme provides focus and direction for unifing colleagues, celebrating achievement, and galvanizing action.
Check out some excellent resources below:
Access IWD resources for children
Access IWD Lean In Girls resources
Download IWD word search puzzles