International Women's Rights Day is a reminder that inequalities between women and men are still with us today. Held every year on March 8, this awareness-raising day sheds light on the status of women around the world, and raises awareness of the importance of fighting for women's rights throughfeminist action.
International Women's Rights Day: why is it being celebrated on March 8?
International Women's Rights Day is celebrated around the world every year on March 8. Yet few know its history and origins. So why do we celebrate this struggle on March 8? How did this symbolic day come about? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
And to mark International Women's Rights Day in Paris, we've put together a selection of events designed to raise our awareness and inspire us, by discovering the women who bring the capital to life through their projects, shows and fascinating exhibitions. This day dedicated to women around the world gets its message across, in all cultural fields. In addition to the day's usual events, discover the activities organized by Parisian women.
Women's Rights Day 2025: feminist strike and demonstration in Paris on March 8
To mark International Women's Rights Day this Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Grève féministe collective and several trade unions are calling for a nationwide strike and demonstrations against inequality. In Paris, the procession will set off from Place de la République. We take stock! [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: what to see in Paris
International Women's Rights Day returns every year on March 8. Why not take this opportunity to discover talented women on stage, with stories that showcase women? Follow our guide to the shows you need to see (and book) to celebrate the day. [Read more]
The International Women's Rights Day Run at Jardins d'Eole
To celebrate International Women's Rights Day, the Arènes et Stades association is organizing a foot race on March 8, 2025, at the Jardins d'Eole, with three distances accessible to all! [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: women's and feminist exhibitions to see in Paris
This March 8, 2025, we're celebrating International Women's Rights Day: an opportunity to shine the spotlight on women artists, thanks to numerous exhibitions to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
March 8: a ceremony at Fort de Romainville in memory of women members of the Resistance and deportees
Saturday March 8 marks International Women's Rights Day. To mark the occasion, a ceremony has been organized at the Fort de Romainville. [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: the Race for Equality in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
The Race for Equality returns to Paris for its 10th edition to mark International Women's Rights Day. See you on March 8, 2025 in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont! [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: the Château de Versailles lights up in purple this weekend
To mark International Women's Rights Day, the Château de Versailles is celebrating women by illuminating the monument's facade in purple on March 7, 8 and 9, 2025. [Read more]
Women's Rights Day: guided tour and show at the Musée d'art et d'histoire Paul Eluard
To mark International Women's Rights Day, the Musée d'art et d'histoire Paul Eluard is spotlighting inspiring female figures, with a guided tour and show. [Read more]
Pop Meufs: March's feminist festival at the Pavillon des Canaux
From March 1 to 31, 2025, the Pavillon des Canaux hosts Pop Meufs, a free festival focusing on feminist struggles. Exhibitions, round tables... a multidisciplinary program awaits you to exchange, share and celebrate women. [Read more]
International Women's Day: Palais de la Femme celebrates March 8th!
Sponsored - To mark International Women's Rights Day, the Palais de la Femme is organizing a festive, feminist and supportive event in honor of women & their diversity, and in support of the social actions of Palais de la Femme workers. Put on your roller skates and come along to the Roller Dance from 4pm to 9pm! [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: feminist programming at Communale and Ground Control
From March 4 to 9, 2025, La Communale and Ground Control celebrate International Women's Rights Day with a week of feminist events and activities, many of them free. [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: queens and princesses at Saint-Denis Basilica
To mark International Women's Rights Day, the Basilica of Saint-Denis opens its illustrious doors for an exceptional visit in the footsteps of the princesses and queens buried there, on March 8 and 9, 2025 at 2:30pm. [Read more]
La petite Valdoisienne: the colorful race for Women's Rights Day in Eaubonne (95)
To celebrate International Women's Rights Day, the Val d'Oise is organizing a colorful, free race open to all on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Eaubonne. [Read more]
Women's Rights Day: demonstrations planned in Île-de-France on March 8
This March 8, 2025, several demonstrations and rallies are planned in the Île-de-France region, for International Women's Rights Day. [Read more]
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On March 8, 2025
International Women's Rights Day: why is it being celebrated on March 8?
