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From Malala Yousafzai to Michelle Obama, thought-provoking women leaders share their quotes on International Women's Day. Photo: ActionAid. Photo credits below.
This International Women’s Day 2026, here are eight inspiring quotes from remarkable women from all walks of life who have shaped history and continue to inspire us today and join us 6–8 March in Exeter for Women By Women: Rooted in Resistance, a free photography exhibition celebrating women’s voices and their fight for land rights
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Women's rights organisations campaigning in Ghana. Photo: Misper Apawu/ActionAid
The Government published its long-awaited International Women and Girls Strategy on International Women’s Day. The Government’s aim is to tackle gender inequality globally, but is it capable of doing that? Here we look at the top three take-aways about the Strategy and assess the Government's chance of success.
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Join ActionAid as a supporter or campaigner, and you could help fight for feminism and human rights around the world. Photo: Daniel Jukes/ActionAid
Why are you a feminist? To celebrate International Women's Day, we put this question to ActionAid community campaigners. Read why they consider themselves feminists - and why it's important to them.
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Amina, a Rohingya refugee and site management volunteer in Cox’s Bazar, helps keep children safe and supports her community to prepare for climate-related disasters. Photo: Fabeha Monir/ActionAid
Donate to ActionAid this International Women's Day, and help support the work of women who are changing lives in their communities.
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Find out about International Women's Day, why we celebrate it, and how you can support ActionAid to change the lives of women and girls.
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