March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD). IWD is a global day recognizing and celebrating women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. IWD is also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done.
International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
When we give, we gain.
Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
International Women's Day Toolkit
Help mark International Women's Day in your community.
Visit the IWD website to download digital tools and resources to help you celebrate IWD in Quinte West and accelerate women's equality with activities throughout the year.
Government of Canada resources
Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet.
Here are five key areas for joint action:
- Investing in women, a human rights issue: Time is running out. Gender equality is the greatest human rights challenge, benefiting everyone.
- Ending poverty: Due to the COVID pandemic and conflicts, 75 million more people have fallen into severe poverty since 2020. Immediate action is crucial to prevent over 342 million women and girls living in poverty by 2030.
- Implementing gender-responsive financing: Conflicts and rising prices may lead 75% of countries to cut public spending by 2025, negatively impacting women and their essential services.
- Shifting to a green economy and care society: The current economic system disproportionately affects women. Advocates propose a shift to a green economy and care society to amplify women's voices.
- Supporting feminist change-makers: Despite leading efforts, feminist organizations receive only 0.13% of official development assistance.
Celebrating International Women's Day in Quinte West & Area
Celebrate International Women's Day with the Small Business Centre
Quinte International Women's Day is back for another year! Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
Join us at Occasions By The Bay on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm for our annual Quinte International Women's Day Celebration!
The Theme for this year's celebration is "Give to Gain". Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise!
This year, the event will feature various brunch food stations, a cash mimosa bar, giveaways, and a chance to hear from some of Quinte's leading women in business.
International Women's Day Gala Hosted by BPW H&PE and QCIC Quinte
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Location: Occasions By The Bay 980 Old Highway 2, Quinte West, ON K8V 5P5
An event designed to highlight and honour the accomplishments of women while advocating for gender equality.
Celebrating Women, the Heart of the Community: Justice, Joy, Sisterhood is designed to highlight and honour the accomplishments of women while advocating for gender equality.
This year’s evening of connection and celebration features a reception-style culinary experience with thoughtfully prepared bites, including both plant-forward and classic selections. Guests will explore interactive experience booths hosted by local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, creating opportunities for conversation, learning, and collaboration throughout the evening.
The program also includes recognition of three outstanding women from our region, celebrating leadership across distinct stages of life. These honours reflect the continuity, strength, and intergenerational impact of women’s contributions to our community.
Discover more about our event at https://bpwhpe.weebly.com/womens-day-event-2026.html
Quinte Immigration Services
Key Details for 2026:
The annual Quinte International Women's Day Celebration is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at Occasions By The Bay, featuring a "Give to Gain" theme, brunch, and local speakers.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International Quinte invites the community to mark International Women’s Day with We Are One, a peaceful, family-friendly gathering in solidarity with women and girls around the world.
The event will be on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m. at Market Square. People of all ages and genders are welcome.
The gathering will be a quiet, reflective space to acknowledge the lived realities of women and girls whose basic human rights are too often denied, while affirming shared humanity and collective responsibility.
The gathering will begin with a brief welcome at noon, followed by a silent action. Participants will walk together to the area of Front and Bridge Streets and stand along the sidewalk with placards highlighting a country, an area of concern, and the message “WE ARE ONE.”
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Mark your calendars – our annual Women's Day event is returning for community members in 2026! The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 from the Mohawk Community Centre.
Admission is $10 at the door and is open to those 16+.
March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD). IWD is a global day recognizing and celebrating women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. IWD is also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done.
International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
When we give, we gain.
Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
International Women's Day Toolkit
Help mark International Women's Day in your community.
Visit the IWD website to download digital tools and resources to help you celebrate IWD in Quinte West and accelerate women's equality with activities throughout the year.
Government of Canada resources
Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet.
Here are five key areas for joint action:
- Investing in women, a human rights issue: Time is running out. Gender equality is the greatest human rights challenge, benefiting everyone.
- Ending poverty: Due to the COVID pandemic and conflicts, 75 million more people have fallen into severe poverty since 2020. Immediate action is crucial to prevent over 342 million women and girls living in poverty by 2030.
- Implementing gender-responsive financing: Conflicts and rising prices may lead 75% of countries to cut public spending by 2025, negatively impacting women and their essential services.
- Shifting to a green economy and care society: The current economic system disproportionately affects women. Advocates propose a shift to a green economy and care society to amplify women's voices.
- Supporting feminist change-makers: Despite leading efforts, feminist organizations receive only 0.13% of official development assistance.
Celebrating International Women's Day in Quinte West & Area
Celebrate International Women's Day with the Small Business Centre
Quinte International Women's Day is back for another year! Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
Join us at Occasions By The Bay on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm for our annual Quinte International Women's Day Celebration!
The Theme for this year's celebration is "Give to Gain". Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise!
This year, the event will feature various brunch food stations, a cash mimosa bar, giveaways, and a chance to hear from some of Quinte's leading women in business.
International Women's Day Gala Hosted by BPW H&PE and QCIC Quinte
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Location: Occasions By The Bay 980 Old Highway 2, Quinte West, ON K8V 5P5
An event designed to highlight and honour the accomplishments of women while advocating for gender equality.
Celebrating Women, the Heart of the Community: Justice, Joy, Sisterhood is designed to highlight and honour the accomplishments of women while advocating for gender equality.
This year’s evening of connection and celebration features a reception-style culinary experience with thoughtfully prepared bites, including both plant-forward and classic selections. Guests will explore interactive experience booths hosted by local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, creating opportunities for conversation, learning, and collaboration throughout the evening.
The program also includes recognition of three outstanding women from our region, celebrating leadership across distinct stages of life. These honours reflect the continuity, strength, and intergenerational impact of women’s contributions to our community.
Discover more about our event at https://bpwhpe.weebly.com/womens-day-event-2026.html
Quinte Immigration Services
Key Details for 2026:
The annual Quinte International Women's Day Celebration is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at Occasions By The Bay, featuring a "Give to Gain" theme, brunch, and local speakers.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International Quinte invites the community to mark International Women’s Day with We Are One, a peaceful, family-friendly gathering in solidarity with women and girls around the world.
The event will be on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m. at Market Square. People of all ages and genders are welcome.
The gathering will be a quiet, reflective space to acknowledge the lived realities of women and girls whose basic human rights are too often denied, while affirming shared humanity and collective responsibility.
The gathering will begin with a brief welcome at noon, followed by a silent action. Participants will walk together to the area of Front and Bridge Streets and stand along the sidewalk with placards highlighting a country, an area of concern, and the message “WE ARE ONE.”
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Mark your calendars – our annual Women's Day event is returning for community members in 2026! The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 from the Mohawk Community Centre.
Admission is $10 at the door and is open to those 16+.
