International Women’s Day

To all the incredible ladies out there, it’s your time to shine!  International Women’s Day is just around the corner, giving us the perfect excuse to celebrate all the inspiring women in our lives. Whether it’s your mum, sister, bestie, or partner, this day is all about giving them all the love they deserve.

Interested in finding out a bit more about this special day? Read on and we’ll explain all about it and give you some ideas on how to celebrate the day. We’ve even included some fabulous flower gift ideas and inspirational quotes to help make the day even more meaningful.

When is International Women's Day?

If you want to get involved, you need to know when it is. Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March. The day is dedicated to recognising women's amazing achievements and raising awareness about important issues women face, such as equality, breaking stereotypes, and tackling abuse. Think of it as our chance to cheer on women around the globe and shout out how amazing they are.

This isn’t a new thing either and has been celebrated at some point across the globe since the 1900s when the Socialist Party of America organised a ‘Women’s Day’. This inspired German delegates at the 1910 International Socialist Women’s Conference to propose a special ‘Women’s Day’. This saw the spread of an International Women’s Day celebrated throughout Europe but with each country choosing their own day.

The 8th of March date didn’t become a more stable idea until 1917 when women in Russia took to the streets during World War I, demanding “Bread and Peace.” This demonstration had a big impact, marking the start of the February Revolution which then led to the Tsar abdicating and women granted the right to vote. The revolutionary leader, Leon Trotsky, then declared an International Women’s Day to be held every year on the 8th of March.

It did take a little while for this to take hold across the world. However, thanks to the United Nations declaring it a national day in 1975, it soon became a regular thing. Fast forward to today, and it’s grown into a global celebration that keeps empowering women all around the world.

International Women's Day 2025

Every year, International Women’s Day gives us a fresh, powerful theme to spark some important conversations.

The IWD 2025 campaign theme is 'Accelerate Action'. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.

How can you get involved? There are several ways you can take part in celebrating the occasion.

Support women-focused fundraising events

Look out for local fundraisers or initiatives supporting women's empowerment. Whether you choose to donate, attend, or volunteer, your involvement can truly make a difference.

Organise an IWD Event

Feeling inspired to take the lead? Why not organise your own event or campaign. Get together a group of the most inspiring women you know and host a party. You could even have a section where you get everyone to write who in the room inspires them and why.

Spend the day being inspiring

If other inspiring women have impacted your life, why not share the love?  Get planning and find out how you can be your own inspiring woman. You could help out at a charity, donate to a good cause, or become a mentor to a person in need. There are plenty of ways you can help, start now and make 2025 the year of being inspirational.

Send flowers for International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the inspirational women in our lives and what way to show your appreciation than with a stunning bouquet?

Let’s start with the Mimosa (no, not the drink!); the traditional flower of International Women’s Day. Italian feminists chose it in 1946, right after World War II, for its vibrant colour, delicate fragrance, and availability during this time of year. But don’t let its delicate appearance fool you, mimosa blooms are tough and resilient, symbolising strength, sensitivity, and sensibility, perfectly reflecting the essence of the women we’re celebrating.

With International Women’s Day falling in March, we had to include some of the beautiful spring flowers that are around at this time of year. Let’s start with stunning daffodils which carry a lovely meaning of rebirth, new beginnings, and motherhood - perfectly suited for the occasion. Another wonderful choice is tulips, whose meanings vary by colour: yellow for happiness, white to show respect and honour, and pink for affection and warm wishes. You could create a bouquet with some in every colour to let them know how you feel.

Looking for a timeless classic? You can’t go wrong with a bouquet of roses. Like tulips, the meaning of roses depends on their colour, so be sure to choose one that reflects the message you want to get across.

For a close friend, we recommend alstroemerias. These cheerful, vibrant blooms represent friendship and mutual support, making them a thoughtful way to show how much you care. International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to thank a great friend and remind them just how important they are to you.

International Women's Day quotes

Are you looking to write a lovely message to go with the bouquet but can’t quite find the right words? Well, here are a few International Women’s Day quotes and messages to inspire you.

Quotes

• “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson

• “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.” – Serena Williams

• "I Just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind leading” – Amy Poehler

• “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform.” – Diane Mariechild

• “The women of today are the thoughts of their mothers and grandmothers, embodied and made alive. They are active, capable, determined and bound to win. They have one-thousand generations back of them...Millions of women dead and gone are speaking through us today.” -  Matilda Joslyn Gage

Messages

• Happy International Women’s Day! Thank you for being the strong and empowering woman that you are.

• You are the best ……. I could ever ask for. Thank you for your wisdom, resilience and support. I don’t know what I would do without you!

• There’s nothing in this world that a strong independent woman like you can’t do. You show the world that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

• Keep being you! You are perfect just the way you are.

There you have it - plenty of ideas to celebrate International Women’s Day in style! Most importantly, we hope we’ve helped you to understand the importance of this day and the vital need to raise awareness around it.