Employee Experience Best PracticesWe’ve got 50 International Women's Day quotes to help you inspire inclusion for all. Don’t miss the opportunity.
Women who inspire inclusion champion the idea that everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of gender. They are the ones who actively work to break down barriers and create spaces where diverse voices are heard and valued. They also give true meaning to the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
So, it’s really heartening — and rather exciting — that the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) is Inspire Inclusion.
Celebrated on March 8 every year, International Women’s Day has been observed for centuries — since the early 1900s. It’s a story that inspires inclusion for all. It is also hugely important in terms of the growth and acceptance of gender equality.
The IWD website tells the story as it happened. From a time when women’s oppression and inequality spurred women to campaign for change, we see more women in every sphere of life. There is “an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life.” But women still haven’t reached 100% equality.
“The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.”
IWD
This year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, aims to inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion. “And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.”
History shows us how important it is for women to inspire inclusion. The United Nations acknowledges that since IWD was first celebrated, it has become a growing international women’s movement.
There are a myriad of diverse outcomes. Here are just a few.
When women from different backgrounds and experiences are included, it brings a wider range of ideas and perspectives to the table. This can lead to more creative solutions, better decision-making, and a more innovative environment.
Seeing successful women who advocate for inclusion inspires younger generations to pursue their own goals and challenge the status quo.
When women are included, workplaces become fairer and more representative of society. This can lead to a more positive and productive work environment for everyone.
Women who inspire inclusion don't just advocate for themselves, they advocate for others as well. They mentor, support, and empower other women, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Before you start saying Happy International Women’s Day to your friends, colleagues, and clients, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the theme for International Women’s Day 2025. After all, it’s different (albeit as important) every year.
We’ve already said that the theme is Inspire Inclusion. But why?
IWD quotes the world-renowned feminist and activist, Gloria Steinem saying: “The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.”
That means that every woman reading this post has a role to play in terms of inspiring inclusivity.
“To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavor.”
IWD
So get out there and say “Happy International Women’s Day” to everyone — whether you know them or not!
Ensure your company's communications promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day with some inspirational quotes about inclusion. Because we are 100% inclusive, we have included some quotes from men. Ultimately, all these quotes illustrate how important it is to inspire inclusion!
Quotes about breaking barriers and leading change:
Quotes about confidence, strength, and empowerment:
Quotes about fighting for inclusion and women’s rights
Quotes about the inherent strength of women
Quotes about collaboration, support, and sisterhood
Quotes about embracing your feminine uniqueness and challenging stereotypes
Are you inspired to inspire? If so you can celebrate International Women’s Day in style, with our International Women’s Day quotes. To make it easier for you, try using the versatile Cerkl Broadcast platform that offers inspirational Email Blasts. They are a great way to send engaging messages to show appreciation towards female employees every day of the week, month, or year.
Cerkl Broadcast also enables communicators to send personalized employee newsletters where you can say Happy International Women’s Day, happy birthday, or just “have a good day!” You can also share your favorite inspirational quotes. Or, you can simply tell your employees — regardless of gender or race — that they matter to you.
At Cerkl, we recognize that in diverse, inclusive workplaces men and women have equal rights.
Ensure your company's communications promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ultimately, you need to have a good internal communication platform if you intend to say “Happy International Women’s Day” to more than a few friends. Furthermore, since we’re talking about gender equality and inclusion on International Women’s Day, it’s a good idea to evaluate your levels of DEI in your communication strategy as a whole.
We’ve got a four-step planning guide we’d love you to use. It’s free, and you can access it right here and now.
Ensure your company's communications promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ensure your company's communications promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
