FAQs

The International Women’s Day 2025 theme is March Forward.

Thirty years ago, the world committed to a bold vision for gender equality, the United Nations' Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Since then, we’ve seen women break barriers, reshape policies, and ignite global movements. Yet, despite these strides, the promises made remain largely unfulfilled for millions of women worldwide. We are simply not where we should be.

It’s time to turn promises into progress.

Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to commemorate Beijing+30 and #MarchForward for a gender equal future.

It is important we remember that International Women’s Day on 8 March has been marked as Global Day of Observance by the United Nations since 1977.

It is a pivotal moment to focus the world’s attention on gender equality and the empowerment of women – to reflect on progress, call for change and to celebrate the courage and determination of those who have changed the face of gender equality.

The UN Women theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) each year is tied to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) – the largest gathering of activists, governments, philanthropic and corporate stakeholders working to advance gender equality.

In recent years there has been confusion over the theme and fundraising efforts for IWD, with the emergence of profit-based entities seeking support for initiatives unrelated to charity or philanthropic efforts for women and girls.

As the Australian chapter of UN Women, we use IWD as a powerful moment to raise funds for the women and girls of the world who need it most. The most effective way for us to accelerate the pace of gender equality globally is to unite in these efforts.

Choose a trusted registered Australian charity this International Women’s Day. Look for this mark when making your donation.

In 2025, UN Women Australia will be holding our IWD events in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and streamed online on Friday, 7 March 2025. Please click here for all venue details. 

To learn more about the Adelaide IWD Breakfast, held in support of UN Women Australia, visit adelaideiwdbreakfast.com.au.

The virtual stream gives you full access to our IWD 2025 program, allowing you to watch all speakers live on Friday, 7 March 2025. If you can't join us on the day, don't worry—you'll still be able to access the content on-demand until midnight on Friday, 4 April 2025.

We will deliver an exciting line-up of keynote speakers, led by a well-respected MC. Our line-up is continually evolving as we confirm new international and local presenters. Click here to see our list of confirmed speakers. 

The dress code is smart casual.

Yes, please have your ticket barcode ready for scanning (either printed or on your phone). Our volunteers will guide you to your table.

Please ensure that all attendee details are complete by 5 pm on Friday, 14 February 2025. Providing these details will facilitate a smooth registration process. Any guests who are not fully registered by this date will have to provide their details when they arrive at the event, which may result in queues. We are also unable to cater for special dietary requirements after 5 pm Friday, 14 February 2025

All events will include a two-course lunch and a drink on arrival. A cash bar will be available for guests who wish to purchase additional drinks.

Yes, our IWD events are a major fundraising activity, supporting vital programs for women and girls globally. During the event, our friendly volunteers will be circulating the tables with EFTPOS machines to facilitate donations. Your support is incredibly important and we thank you in advance.

Absolutely! We have built in plenty of time for networking and socialising at the live events.

• Live events: Ticket sales close at 5 pm on Friday, 21 February 2025, unless sold out prior.
  
  
• Virtual event: Ticket sales close at 5 pm on Thursday, 3 April 2025. To stream live on 7 March, ensure you register by Thursday, 6 March 2025.

Yes, you can choose the invoice option at checkout if you prefer to pay via EFT. Please include the invoice number when making the payment, which is due within 7 days. Note that tables are not secured until payment is received. If payment is not received within 7 days, the table may be released for sale and the invoice cancelled. We strongly recommend payment by credit card to ensure your tickets/table selection is secured immediately.

As you would if you were buying tickets to the theatre, we recommend that you buy your tickets as a group to guarantee seats together. If you purchase tickets individually, we will not be able to accommodate any seating requests.

Join the largest movement for gender equality in the world by becoming a member of UN Women Australia. Membership grants access to member pricing. Keep in mind it can take up to three business days for your membership to be processed, so join early! Visit our website to become a member.

Standard corporate tables receive:

• Table of ten seats with preferential placement, including a drink on arrival and a sit-down two-course lunch per person
• Company logo displayed on table
• A way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to women, both within your organisation and to your customers, clients and key stakeholders more broadly
• 10 tickets to the virtual event streaming to share with external stakeholders, such as clients and non-profits, to build customer and community connection (worth $650)

Premium corporate tables receive:

• Table of ten seats with VIP placement, including a drink on arrival and a sit-down two-course lunch per person
• Company logo displayed on table
• Company logo on slideshow shown on large screens throughout the event
• A way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to women, both within your organisation and to your customers, clients and key stakeholders more broadly
• Complimentary IWD ribbons for table attendees
• 20 tickets to the virtual platform to share with external stakeholders, such as clients and non-profits, to build customer and community connection (worth $1,300)

Unfortunately, you will not be able to select your table position or seats this year. Table positions and seats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Standard and premium corporate tables will have priority seating.

If you don’t have your guest details, you are able to proceed with only the main booking contact information to complete the purchase. You will receive a confirmation email once booked, simply select ‘edit order’ to update attendee information at any stage before 5 pm on Friday, 14 February 2025.

Providing these details will facilitate a smooth registration process. Any guests who are not fully registered by this date will have to provide their details when they arrive at the event, which may result in queues. We will also be unable to cater for special dietary requirements.

The best way to upload your company logo is to follow the ‘edit your order’ link from the confirmation email you would have received when you purchased tickets. This will allow you to view your order and upload your logo.

We ask that you upload a high-resolution .jpeg image logo of at least 200dpi on a white background via your online account by Friday, 7 February 2025.

After placing your order, use the link in the confirmation email to claim your virtual stream tickets by entering your order number at checkout. Standard tables include 10 virtual tickets; premium tables include 20. 

You can join the waitlist or purchase tickets for the virtual stream.

Yes, tickets can be transferred via the 'edit order' link in your confirmation email. Transfers must be made 14 days prior to the event to ensure all details as updated. Last-minute changes may not appear on tickets or the seating list, and dietary requirements may not be catered for.

Participants may cancel their tickets without penalty up until 30 days prior to the event. Cancellations received within 30 to 14 days before the event will incur a 50% administration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the event will be non-refundable. All cancellations must be made in writing to tickets@unwomen.org.au. Please refer to the terms and conditions for full details.

Should a live event or allocation of tickets need to be cancelled due to a clause of force majeure, the virtual event will still go ahead. All live ticket holders will be able to transfer to virtual tickets and the cost difference can either be refunded or gifted to UN Women Australia.

Ticket holders will be emailed a unique link to access the virtual event upon registering. Ticket holders can access the virtual stream by clicking the view access link on their confirmation email and digital ticket. Please note: the confirmation email is sent via Humanitix, not UN Women Australia.

If you purchased multiple virtual tickets, you must register the details for each person viewing the virtual stream by 5 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.

If you purchased an IWD@Work package or a virtual group of 50, you will receive a unique link to share with your guests who will need to individually pre-register for the virtual event by 5 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.

Yes! If you bought an individual and/or members/concessions ticket, we will email you a complimentary, unique link to the virtual stream after the live event. You will be able to access the content across all 5 cities until midnight on Friday 4 April 2025.

After placing your order, use the link in the confirmation email to claim your virtual stream tickets by entering your order number at checkout. You must register the details for each person viewing the virtual stream by 5 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025. 

Each registration triggers a unique link so please do not share your confirmation email. This is a unique link that only one person/device can access a time. If your ticket is forwarded to others, only the first person to use it will be granted access so you may be blocked and will not be able to gain access on event day.

The content across all events will be available to access via the virtual stream until midnight on Friday 5 April 2024.

Fantastic! Please contact tickets@unwomen.org.au for details on how to access the live stream. Note that the live stream content is a reduced version of our full program.

You can purchase merchandise from our online store here. 

No, our events are inclusive. Human rights are universal and apply to everyone, and we welcome anyone who supports our work to achieve gender equality.

Yes, our events are inclusive and everyone is welcome!

While we certainly encourage the participation of younger audiences, please be aware that some topics covered may be sensitive or triggering. Where possible we will provide trigger warnings when discussing distressing themes, however, if you are planning on sharing our virtual content with a younger audience and have specific concerns, we recommend you screen the content prior to sharing it.