International Women's Day 2014 | 8th March

Tomorrow - 8th March - is International Women's Day! What's that I hear you cry? Well it's exactly what is says on the tin! It's a day to celebrate, educate and advocate equality for women all over the world. 2014's theme is 'Inspiring Change' and encourages 'advocacy for women's advancement'.

So what can you do to participate?

Attend an event!

There are over 1,000 International Women's Day events being held tomorrow! Search by location and find out what's happening in your local area on their event's page. But get in there quick! Many of the events require pre-registration. 

Share, share, share

Spread the word. Tweet. Post videos. Write blog posts. Talk to your friends, family and colleagues. Get people involved in International Women's Day by telling them about the cause! The quickest way to start a conversation? Wish them a Happy Women's Day! That'll get them talking ;)

Donate!

The official IWD partner is the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Why? The organisers believe the world can be changed and it'll all start with a girl. Educating young women and investing in them now can have brilliant effects for the future. You can donate via their website or if you'd prefer to support more causes consider Women For Women, End Violence Against Women, Equality Now, or UN Women.

Educate yourself

There's a tonne of resources available on the International Women's Day website and on their news section for you if you want to learn more about equality for women and what's happening to support the cause around the world. 

If you fancy some feminist reading try Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg), How To Be A Women (Caitlin Moran) or pre-order Thrive (Arianna Huffington). Or if you're not literary inclined, head over to Youtube and search feminist TED Talks.

Join the conversation

The digital world has opened up the conversation on feminism and equality online. So join in the discussions on Twitter via the #womensday hashtag or follow @womensday.

Challenge the status quo

If you're looking to make an impact on International Women's Day on your own, the best way to do it is by taking a stand in everyday life. 

So speak up if you see a female classmate being bullied, challenge a sexist and misogynistic joke at University, tell the DJ to turn off Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines and turn up Hard Out Here by Lily Allen, or maybe take that leap in the workplace and ask your boss what they're doing to ensure equal rights for female workers.