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International Women's Day lessons

Download our free lessons to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and help students think critically about how we can accelerate action for gender equality.

Ready-to-teach lessons

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, 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.

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Each lesson contains

  • Ready-to-use, clear teacher instructions and an accessible, student-friendly PowerPoint
  • Printable, engaging resources with instructions for how to present them
  • Keywords and definitions to break down new or challenging vocabulary
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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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