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About International Women’s Day 2026

Women do not have an appointment letter to be appointed for their house chores, as a major contributor to the sickness and health of the whole family, and as a role model for the kids. They accept their duties and responsibilities without any complaints or demands. Every year, 8th March is recognized as the day to celebrate all such unsaid heroes who play a big role in everyone’s life.

International Women’s Day is the day to appreciate their care, strength, courage and powers, be it at home or in the bigger world. And not just this, this day is also a reminder that all women deserve respect, equality, and freedom to live their dreams. People all over the world talk and discuss about how we are winning or failing women of society through community events, bold conversations, or simple acts of appreciation. Together, let's talk about a fair and inclusive world. This year’s United Nations theme addresses the same.

Why Is International Women’s Day Important?

International Women's Day is a global reminder of women's invaluable contributions to society and the challenges faced for gender equality and empowerment. Here is why 8th March is marked as an important day for women.

• Promoting Gender Equality: True equality will be when women have the same rights, opportunities, and respect as men in every aspect of life, be it education, employment, healthcare, and decision-making roles. This day is to remind individuals and institutions to adapt practices, challenge discriminatory norms boldly, and take concrete steps towards equality in all aspects, like fair wages, mentorship, equal leadership opportunities, and a respectful work environment.

• Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women are often unrecognised or undervalued in public discourse. International Women's Day is like a stage to acknowledge and celebrate all such women's remarkable accomplishments, the struggles they fight, and the positive impact they create in the communities and beyond. By highlighting women's progress and success stories, we inspire the youth, challenge stereotypical mentalities, and unveil women's potential. This celebration also credits the everyday heroism of women who willingly take multiple roles for families' and communities' well-being.

• Raising Awareness About Women's Health: Women's health is equally linked to their empowerment, yet it remains underprioritised in many communities due to cultural taboos, less information, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. International Women's Day creates a vital opportunity to have bold conversations on physical and emotional well-being without shame or hesitation. By prioritising women's health awareness, we are educating women that healthcare is a fundamental right and much-needed for overall empowerment and life satisfaction.

About Women’s Day Theme 2026

Every year, the United Nations introduces a theme and many campaigns for Women’s Day, highlighting different aspects of women's empowerment. This year’s theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”. It talks about schemes and initiatives to ensure that women can enjoy fair treatment under the law, get the well-deserved freedom, enjoy their rights, and see the changes happening for real.

• Rights: The idea is to talk about the rights and special legal protections that women need to know.

• Justice: The demand for justice and fair systems to protect women against violence and discrimination.

• Freedom: Calls on governments, communities, and societies to give women the freedom they deserve.

As part of the initiative, here are some of the schemes introduced by the government for the overall empowerment of women.

Government Initiatives For The Welfare Of Women

• Entrepreneurship Loan Scheme for Women, SC ST: This is a major new credit-linked initiative announced in the 2025-26 budget. The idea is to support 5 lakh first-time women entrepreneurs with term loans reaching up to ₹2 crore over the next five years.

• Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: Launched on September 17, 2025, this nationwide health and nutrition mobilization campaign focuses on women's and children's health. The abhiyaan is to improve the well-being of women and children through thousands of local health camps.

• Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats: Introduced in March 2025, this initiative selects one Gram Panchayat per district. They have to undergo specialized leadership training for women to build her role in local governance.

• Rani Durgavati Women Empowerment Scheme: This scheme is specifically launched to give more power and uplift the tribal women.

• SHAKTI 2025 (Mission Shakti Third Year): It's a specialized sub-program under Mission Shakti that was highlighted in 2025. The purpose is to mentor and support 1,500 women entrepreneurs through a one-year "handholding" cycle.

Along with these schemes, there are also many more initiatives prior to 2025 that are on the verge of reaching milestones.

How Does Luxury Handicrafts Support Women?

With a team of 60% of female employees in the organization, Luxury Handicrafts proves that talent is above gender. From leadership authorities to career development and a comprehensive benefits package, to ensuring work-life and family life balance, we understand women are capable of playing countless roles. From a 21-year-old fresher to a mother of a five-year-old, our organization is open to all.

What Advice Does Luxury Handicrafts Give To Women Of Today?

We advise women to grab every opportunity that comes their way. Be fearless, bold, confident and open to conversations. Being visible is more important than being present!

Happy International Women’s Day to one and all!