Join us for two weeks of events in support of
International Women’s Day
2 – 13 March 2026
Welcome to Think Global Women
Think Global Women is the dedicated platform within Think Global People that champions women in international leadership, embraces global careers, and achieves cross-border impact. It brings together senior leaders, emerging talent, and allies to exchange insights, amplify opportunities and take meaningful action across organisations and communities worldwide.
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 an in-person events in 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
- Practice genuine inclusion
- Champion equity to unlock progression
- Invest in conversation skills
- Explore and support challenges for women at different ages and stages in early life
- Start early and keep going
- Design for real lives
- Succession planning
Purpose in Practice: Give to Gain Through Leadership, Wellbeing and Nature
in person events
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
Understanding the terminology and its implications is critical if targeted action is to be successful. Dr Sue Shortland, Professor Emerita, London Metropolitan University, explains. Read the full article here
International careers: are women assignees losing trust in EDI policy and practice?
Organisations are placing increasing emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the international context but whether their equality and diversity policies and practice achieve stated aims is open to debate. Dr Sue Shortland reports. Read the full article here
The value of reward equity in international assignment compensation
There are three main approaches to international assignment reward: home-based, host-based, and globally mobile compensation methods. Motivating assignees depends upon an equitable approach. But can this be achieved given the trend towards greater flexibility in package design and the emphasis on improving the employee experience? Dr Sue Shortland discusses this conundrum. Read the full article here
Roundtable Discussion Think Global Women 2025
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
Click here for resources from Think Global Women 2025
