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10 Best Gift Ideas for International Women’s Day

While the women in your life are amazing, strong, and worthy of your love every day of the year, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to show them just how appreciated they are. Celebrated every March 8, International Women’s Day is the perfect time to give a thoughtful gift to your wife, mother, co-worker, best friend, or any other inspiring woman you have the pleasure of knowing.

Best gift ideas for International Women’s Day 2024

Our curated gift guide will jumpstart your creativity and inspire meaningful gift ideas for International Women’s Day. We’re confident you’ll find something below that perfectly represents how much you love all the ladies who make your life amazing.

gift ideas for international womens day with Well Behaved Women Bracelet

For the rebel

We give jewelry when we want to convey a lot of emotions, and this bracelet does just that. Inscribed with the words “Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History,” it’s the perfect gift for the strong woman who marches to her own beat. Equal parts brains, beauty, and brawn, this piece is delicate while sporting a message that resonates with the trailblazing woman wearing it.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Milene Jardine Live by Love pc Truffle Set

For the chocolate connoisseur

A box of chocolates can sometimes feel, how should we say this, generic. The Milene Jardine Live by Love Truffle Set is anything but. Complete with 15 pieces of bite-sized chocolate made from the finest natural ingredients, each elegantly styled box is hand packed and includes an insert describing each truffle flavor’s unique story and inspiration. It’s a gift as impactful as she is.

gift ideas for international womens day with Girl Power Canvas Wall Hang

For the home décor aficionado

From the dorm to the modern farmhouse, nothing says girl power like a wall pendant sporting an inspiring quote. Available with several inscriptions, these hanging canvas banners let guests know that a confident woman is in their midst while also offering words of encouragement when they’re needed most. Best of all, they look great no matter what type of décor surrounds them.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Magnificent Roses® Preserved Lavender Roses

For the one who’s always there

We all have people in our lives who act as our rock when times are good and when the going gets tough. For the woman who is always there to encourage you, guide you, and inspire you, nothing says thank you like a gorgeous collection of genuine roses that are preserved to last. This gift takes the classic presentation of roses and creates a long-lasting show of love and appreciation for someone truly special.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Sonoma Lavender® Bath Gift Set

For the woman who needs to de-stress

Self-care is an integral part of self-love — something we all could use a little more of. For the woman who carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, sometimes a spa day goes a long way. This Sonoma Lavender Bath Set includes bath salts, a fragrant candle, a heavenly bathrobe, and more. It’s the most splendid way to show her you care and encourage her to take a little time for herself.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Bold Style Personalized Writing Journal

For the world changer

From the office to the classroom to the art studio, this woman is sure to leave her mark on the world. And with this journal, you can be a part of her amazing journey. Available in two colors, this item can be personalized with a name and a line of text, giving you the ability to create the perfect complement to the recipient’s personality and ambitions. We have no doubt the incredible woman who receives it will fill it with sheer brilliance.

gift ideas for international womens day with Market Tote with Wine

For the on-the-go foodie

Palatability meets portability in this convenient gift that makes picnicking easy. We’ve taken a tote made of woven seagrass and filled it with an elevated sampling of meats, cheeses, dips, spreads, and savory and sweet snacks, and tossed in a bottle of pinot noir for good measure. And once she’s gone through all these goodies, she can take the bag to her local farmer’s market and pack it with more of her favorite foods.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Serenity Orchid Garden

For the plant lover

As delicate as they are dazzling, orchids make an alluring gift for any plant-loving woman. This orchid garden comes with three budding orchids ready to burst into bloom. With an included container to house the flowers, this is a gift that can continue to give under the right care.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Cheesecake Trio with Gourmet Drizzled Strawberries

For the sweetie

Three types of cheesecakes — New York, chocolate truffle, even Oreo — pair perfectly with the chocolate-dipped strawberries in this irresistible collection of treats. Great for sharing, or for her to enjoy at her own pace.

Gift Ideas for International Women's Day with Self care Gift Box

For the self-care enthusiast

If expressing your appreciation with words is challenging, show you care with a thoughtful gift. This gift box is the ultimate way to give an amazing woman good vibes thanks to its assortment of wellness products, including a deck of cards to affirm self-care, bath bombs, and more. Designed to pamper and promote well-being from head to toe, this gift is as thoughtful and purposeful as the recipient herself.

50 Quotes for International Women’s Day Meant to Inspire and Empower

womens day quotes with friends embracing

Every day is a great day to celebrate the women in your life, but each year, on March 8, people around the globe come together to recognize the achievements of women — socially, economically, culturally, and politically — for International Women’s Day. In honor of this observance, we’re sharing our favorite quotes from some of the world’s most influential women, as well as quotes about women’s empowerment and inspiring quotes about women.

These quotes, from everyone from Maya Angelou and Amelia Earhart to Cher and Beyoncé, are meant to lift up women and everyone who loves them.

Famous quotes from women

“Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” – Helen Keller
“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball
“Your ambition should be to get as much life out of living as you possibly can, as much enjoyment, as much interest, as much experience, as much understanding — not simply be what is generally called a success.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“I’m a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks

A woman should be like a single flower — not a whole bouquet.

Anna Held

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard but must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” – Malala Yousafzai
“Leadership is not bullying and leadership is not aggression. Leadership is the expectation that you can use your voice for good, that you can make the world a better place.” – Sheryl Sandberg
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart
“If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.” – Toni Morrison
“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

womens day quotes with women embracing each other

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
“The question isn’t who is going to let me — it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” – Beverly Sills
“I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale
“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

There’s nothing a man can do that I can’t do better, and in heels.

Ginger Rogers

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West
“The road to success is always under construction.” – Lily Tomlin
“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
“Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.” – Alice Walker
“Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead — that’s where your future lies.” – Ann Landers
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” – J.K. Rowling

Quotes about women’s empowerment

womens day quotes with two women holding hands with flowers

“I’m grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.” – Maya Angelou
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou
“I do not wish women to have power over men but over themselves.” – Mary Shelley
“Well-behaved women rarely make history.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” – Melinda Gates
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” – Serena Williams
“The most important thing one woman can do for another is expand her sense of actual possibilities.” – Adrienne Rich
“A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.” – Loretta Young
“The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.” – Beyoncé
“The best protection any woman can have…is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“Do not live someone else’s life and someone else’s idea of what womanhood is. Womanhood is you.” – Viola Davis
“What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not.” – Rupi Kaur
“A woman should be like a single flower — not a whole bouquet.” – Anna Held
“When girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but also for those around them.” – Meghan Markle

Inspiring quotes about women

“There’s nothing a man can do that I can’t do better, and in heels.” – Ginger Rogers
“Women are the real architects of society.” – Cher
“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” –Margaret Thatcher
“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W. E. B. Du Bois
“There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer.” – Rihanna
“In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

womens day quotes with inspirational message with flowers

“Extremists have shown what frightens them most: A girl with a book.” – Malala Yousafzai
“When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” – Melinda Gates
“Where there is a woman, there is magic.” – Ntozake Shange
“A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama
“I don’t get my inspiration from books or a painting. I get it from the women I meet.” – Carolina Herrera

Shop gifts for your favorite women

Celebrate the women who inspire you with the best gifts for International Women’s Day. From beautiful bouquets to soothing spa sets, express your appreciation with gifts they’ll love.

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10 Ideas for Celebrating International Women’s Day at Work

Every year on March 8, people all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day. But this is no everyday holiday — it’s a moment and a movement to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and reflect on the progress we’ve made toward gender equality. Clara Zetkin first proposed the idea more than a century ago, in 1910 at the second International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. Her vision was to recognize female advancement while also having an actionable purpose — to build support for suffrage, raise awareness about women’s equality, and lobby for accelerated gender parity.

How your company can celebrate International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a day of recognition and activism. Here are 10 creative ways to capture that spirit, honor the legacy of Clara Zetkin, and celebrate the women of your organization.

1. Hire an inspirational speaker to drop in on a meeting

Think beyond traditional panels and speakers’ lunches, and surprise your employees with a dose of inspiration and motivation during a regular team meeting. Invite a speaker to pop in on the middle of the meeting to liven things up and empower women in the workplace. Recently, Holly Dowling, an award-winning global keynote speaker, made a 10- to 15-minute guest appearance at client meetings to inspire their teams, talk about women and wellness, and instill hope.

celebrate International Women's Day with women showing togetherness

2. Create #InspireInclusion care packages

Every year International Women’s Day centers on a theme. This year it’s #InspireInclusion.

Incorporate this spirit of challenge into the day and host a contest for your employees to conceive the perfect gift basket or care package that celebrates all women’s achievements. Then, send the winning design out to all female employees.

3. Give back in honor of your employees

The most meaningful ideas are often ones that make a difference in someone else’s life. A wonderful way to create an impact on International Women’s Day is to fundraise for female-focused charities in honor of your employees. Make it personal by sending out a custom thank you email that details the charity gift and suggests some causes to consider. Check out the International Women’s Day charities of choice, or look for local charities for which you can help amplify their awareness.

Challenge your employees to learn about new, perhaps lesser-known yet equally inspiring, women in your industry. Every year to honor International Women’s Day, Prize Rebel, a market research survey site, encourages all employees to co-create a presentation about admirable women and share one sentence about why they are grateful for this person. “We have been doing this since 2010 and spend a lot of time researching inspiring women,” says Chief Marketing Officer Jerry Han. “Women who have led in business and science, women who have stood up against social constraints, even women who are influencers on Instagram! The presentation doesn’t last long, but its impact stays with you awhile.”

5. Rewrite history together

Have you ever heard of an edit-a-thon? It’s an educational, activist-minded activity that helps raise the visibility of women throughout history. According to The Atlantic, less than 20 percent of biographies on Wikipedia are about women, and an estimated 90 percent of Wikipedia editors are men. Change the narrative and plan your own edit-a-thon event where teammates get together to write and upload articles about women or update existing articles where information about women may be incorrect or missing. Provide delicious treats and let the research commence! Wikipedia fully supports these events; check out its edit-a-thon guidelines.

celebrate International Women's Day with five businesswomen

6. Host a fun themed event

Amp up the celebratory part of the day with a fun group activity perfect for history buffs, such as a women’s history trivia night (find questions here). Customize it for your company like fashion-focused brand The Nines did, with a living history cocktail party where employees dressed as their favorite female fashion designer. The company sent home cocktail-making kits and a few delicious bites. “After some fun chats and drinks, we host a fashion-riddled trivia night,” says Lisa Sanchez, fashion editor. “The winner received a gift card and bragging rights for the whole year!”

7. Establish a ‘Say Yes’ networking day

It’s no secret that having a strong support system and network at work can help propel your career. The challenge is many women often don’t have access to the same networks or social bonds as their male counterparts. On this Say Yes day, encourage every woman to reach out to a new person to grab coffee, say hello, ask a question — and every person asked must say yes!

8. Support local female-run businesses

Use your wallet as a force for change. On this day, encourage your team to buy food, gifts, and flowers only from female-owned businesses (provide a suggestion list for ease). If you’re ordering lunch or special treats for the office, take the extra step to find a female local vendor who you can help support. “One employee engagement activity that has worked for us is having our staff nominate black women-owned restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, food trucks, and pop-ups where the management can have food from these businesses delivered to employees to inspire everyone to take care of each other during this period,” says Michael Hammelburger, CEO of The Bottom Line Group.

9. Welcome challenging conversations

Change happens when people feel safe to speak their minds, but too often conversations about equality and inclusion are avoided or couched. Instead, lean into these topics and hold a lunchtime vision session where everyone is given the opportunity to share one big idea for what your office can do to create a more equity-minded environment. For maximum impact, stress psychological safety — that every employee is free to share without repercussion. End the session with coffee and sweet treats, and the chance for employees to learn from each other and meet people outside your team.

10. Highlight the women in your office on International Women’s Day

On a personal level, send an email to a fellow female colleague telling her why you think she’s a superwoman. It’s a simple, sweet, and impactful gesture. Then, go broader. At Expandi, a LinkedIn automation platform, they use International Women’s Day as an opportunity to feature female colleagues’ work. “This is an important activity because it gives acknowledgment and praise to women who work as hard as their male counterparts but might not get the same recognition,” says CMO Sharon van Donkelaar. Raising the visibility and excellence of the females in your office is one step toward helping promote their equality.

7 Ways to Strengthen Your Connections for International Women’s Day

It’s no secret that your relationships are the key to better business opportunities and new partnerships. Yet, between hybrid workforces, packed schedules, and personal obligations, maintaining these connections can be challenging, and before you know it, a great deal of time has passed since you’ve caught up with your network.

The good news is that it’s never too late to reconnect, says Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a psychologist who works with C-suite executives and author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. “It can be delicate if you haven’t been in touch, but there’s always an opportunity to strengthen a relationship,” she says.

Be open about the fact that, because of International Women’s Month, you’re thinking of the women in your network.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael

Psychologist

Author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety

If you need an extra oomph of motivation, March marks International Women’s Month, a global celebration of the achievements of women. (International Women’s Day is March 8).

Use this time to reach out to the women in your life. “If you’re feeling awkward, don’t hide the ball,” Carmichael says. “Be open about the fact that, because of International Women’s Month, you’re thinking of the women in your network.”

Here, Dr. Carmichael shares her recommendations for strengthening connections and improving your business relationships.

1. Be honest about your intentions

If life has been busy and you haven’t reached out in a while, own it. “Try narrating your experience, where you take your inner feelings and say them out loud,” Carmichael says. For example, say, “Hey, Sue, I know it’s been a long time since we have been in touch. I think it was me who dropped the ball, but I’m thinking of you and would love to reconnect.”

2. Keep it personal

While a group text or email may feel efficient, it lacks intimacy. “It could feel like a mixed message and that you’re saying ‘Hey, I’m interested in you, but I couldn’t even take the time to copy and paste and tailor an individual message to you,'” Carmichael says. The only exception would be if you’re trying to spark a group get-together with former colleagues or your employee women’s group.

strengthen connections with women networking

3. Schedule connection time

When you are busy with work, family, and personal obligations, it can be difficult to stay in touch with the women in your network. To ease the challenge, establish a regular check-in cadence. “If it’s a welcome reconnection, introduce the desire to make it happen regularly and find a way that it happens almost automatically, to take the pressure off,” Carmichael says.

Ask to make it a monthly or quarterly check-in and add it to your calendar immediately. Also, consider scheduling a walk-and-talk. “When you connect while you’re walking, it activates both sides of your brain and allows you to think about things differently and have new perspectives,” Carmichael says.

4. Build relationships within your company

Strengthening internal connections can be great boosters for your career. To do this, join employee resource groups, get active with company events, and say yes to lunch dates. If you’re feeling shy, use the framework of International Women’s Month to reach out. Carmichael recommends saying, “International Women’s Month has inspired me to get to know the women in my life, and you’ve been such a great colleague — I would love to connect.”

5. Be a connector

“We all have the power to connect someone to someone else we know to create something really fantastic,” Carmichael says. Think about how you can amplify the women in your life while opening connections to someone new. Plan an event where everyone has to bring along someone else that they admire and respect. Or, boost your own credibility and influence by connecting two people you believe would benefit from knowing each other. You could say, “Hey, I know this person who’s also really interested in X. Why don’t you get together and see what happens?”

6. Be a good ally to your female colleagues

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. Support the cause by uplifting your fellow female coworkers. In a meeting, if you feel that someone’s input is being hijacked or credit is being taken, counteract it with public praise.

“Bring it back to the original person and find ways to highlight or share positive feedback about what your coworkers are doing or have done,” Carmichael says. In the meeting, you could say, “I know that this conversation actually originated with you, Minda, so do you want to tell us more about what sparked that for you?”

Additionally, you could email a compliment to someone on your team and copy lateral management to give that person the spotlight.

7. Ask the women in your life how you can help

Supporting one another will build better bonds. “Women are gatherers and communicators, and we like to connect with each other,” Carmichael says. To be most helpful, ask her what she needs. A new connection may want to boost her social media profile and would appreciate a photo share from your coffee date. For small business owners, writing an online review about their company may be the best amplification.