International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. International Women's Day 2026 theme 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.

Updated February 18, 2026
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International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. International Women's Day 2026 theme 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.

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To the moon and back : a novel
Ramage, Eliana
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Mother Mary comes to me
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DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover edition featuring dark teal sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and full-page illustrations! Instant New York Times bestseller * USA Today bestseller * National Indie bestseller October 2025 LibraryReads Hall...
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The book club for troublesome women : a novel
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The collected regrets of Clover
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USA Today Bestseller * Best Book of 2023 by NPR "This weird, lovely and sweetly satisfying novel [is] engaging and accessible...Clover's emergence from a shuttered life is moving enough to elicit tears, and Brammer's take on death and grieving is profound...
Take my hand
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True Gretch : what I've learned about life, leadership, and everything in between
Whitmer, Gretchen
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Secrets of the sprakkar : Iceland's extraordinary women and how they are changing the world
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Lesser, Elizabeth
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What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? ...
Cher : the memoir, part one
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Nenquimo, Nemonte
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REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Named one of the Best Nonfiction Books of the Year by Library Journal "An unforgettable memoir about fighting for your home and your heart." --Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club November '24 Pick) From a fearless,...
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