Celebrating International Women’s Day March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day exists to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness and mobilize action.

“Empowering women and girls is not optional, it’s a prerequisite for peace, development and health. A safer world for women is a better world for everyone.” Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General

On this International Women’s Day, we’re honouring women everywhere—including and especially all of the amazing women who live and give care here at Menno Place, and all of the important women who’ve touched and shaped our lives along the way.