Ready-to-teach lessons
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, start thought-provoking discussions on gender equality, women’s achievements and the challenges that still need to be addressed.
Our lessons are produced by experienced teachers, with support from The Economist's senior editors and fact-checkers. That means you can trust our resources to give an accurate and balanced picture for your students to unpick. Learn more.
Lessons for International Women's Day
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Oracy-focused activities about gender and equality
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Bitesized, reliable information on International Women's Day and gender equality
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Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills
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What if I don't feel confident to teach these kinds of lessons?
We know that it might be daunting to have conversations in your classroom about gender and equality. We've created a guide that gives practical tips on how to handle them with confidence, including:
- Ensuring all important perspectives are fairly represented, though some arguments might need more exploration, more time, or more challenge
- Championing facts and challenging misinformation
- Considering informing parents
- Being comfortable without an answer for everything
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