Join us for two weeks of events in support of
International Women’s Day
2 – 13 March 2026
The 2026 International Women’s Day Give to Gain theme champions generosity, collaboration, and reciprocity as catalysts for gender equality. When women are supported, opportunities expand, confidence grows, and the impact ripples far beyond individuals. These sentiments strongly reflect the values that sit at the heart of Think Global People and Relocate Global.
Two weeks of activities happening worldwide
This year, activities will span two weeks and take place worldwide, including in-person events in Kent, UK, and Nairn, Scotland, new podcasts, author interviews, dynamic editorials, and much more.
In addition to advancing our eight bedrock principles, see below, agreed in 2025, we are placing a special focus on wellbeing, particularly the restorative power of nature and time outdoors.
8 bedrock principles agreed at Think Global Women International Women’s Day 2025
- International Experience as a gateway to leadership: support and promote access for women to international roles
- Practice genuine inclusion: move beyond targets to everyday behaviours that ensure all voices are heard, pre-work reflection, structured rounds, and no-interrupt norms
- Champion equity to unlock progression: Audit role pipelines for horizontal segregation. Sponsor women visibly; make career opportunities transparent and accessible
- Invest in conversation skills: Treat feedback, negotiation and conflict as learnable capabilities. Equi Manager with tools and rehearsal time.
- Explore and support challenges for women at different ages and stages in early life: early employment, Maternity and fertility; menopause, board experience; age discrimination
- Start early and keep going: From early years to emerging leaders, prioritise confidence, curiosity and critical thinking. Partner schools with employers
- Design for real lives: assess risk in assignments properly; support families to make remote work visible; normalise boundaries. Inclusion is human-centred by design
- Succession planning: Pass on what you have learnt; mentoring; networks.
Purpose in Practice: Give to Gain Through Leadership, Wellbeing and Nature
in person events
Lamberhurst, Kent
10 March 10:00-16:00
Hosted by Fiona Murchie, Managing Editor of Think Global People and Relocate Global, this will be a day to pause, learn, connect and collaborate, bringing together purpose, wellbeing and nature across our indoor and outdoor spaces.
The day will include:
- Expert-led sessions: including a guided outdoor walk led by change agent Anna-Marie Watson and a keynote and supporting workshop led by Sarah Rosenthuler
- Interactive roundtable discussions: engage with other attendees in guided discussions to identify practical solutions for common challenges, share experiences and brainstorm new ideas to advance women in leadership
- Networking and connection: meet and build valuable connections, friendships and business opportunities with your peers
Nairn, Scotland
10 March 14:00-15:30
Hosted by Morag Paterson, coach, consultant, energy practitioner, we’ll create a quiet space consider our approach to life, relationships, our choices around work, society, the environment, world issues and trends.
The event will include:
- Life reflections: reflecting an age-old male-female principles and patterns, and how we may find balance and even radically re-think and take action in our lives.
- Interactive discussions: engage with other attendees in guided discussions to identify practical solutions for common challenges, share experiences and brainstorm new ideas to advance women in leadership
- Networking and connection: meet and build valuable connections, friendships and business opportunities with your peers
Editors picks
Inspiring editorial
Resources
Mini factsheets, research, content
Explore and download our library of mini factsheets on an extensive range of topics including Dual careers, Equality and equity, Family support, health and wellbeing and many more…
Equity, diversity and inclusion: terminology and implications
Organisations are placing increasing emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of their focus on social responsibility within their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. Understanding the terminology and its implications is critical if targeted action is to be successful. Dr Sue Shortland, Professor Emerita, London Metropolitan University, explains.
Dr. Sue Shortland offers key insights from her speech at the recent Think Global Women event in celebration of International Women’s Day. She discusses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), focusing on workplace equity and the challenges women face, such as horizontal segregation and limited career progression. Sue emphasises the importance of creating a level playing field for women through employer support, particularly in Europe and the UK, where the focus is on equity rather than just diversity statistics.
Think Global Women 2025
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