International Women’s Day (IWD), marked annually on 8 March, celebrates the achievements of women and girls while recognising the ongoing work needed to achieve equality and equity. It highlights contributions across communities, science, sport, culture, leadership and everyday life, and encourages people of all ages to reflect on opportunity, representation and participation.
The documents below contain resources which provide an opportunity to explore these themes in your sections through learning by doing.
Beaver Scouts’ International Women’s Day Resource
Thank You Heroes – the Beaver Scout resource focuses on appreciation, recognising everyday contributions and expressing gratitude.
Cub Scouts’ International Women’s Day Resource
Inspiration Figure – the Cub Scout resource focuses on noticing strengths, sharing stories and recognising that inspiration can come from many places.
Scouts’ International Women’s Day Resource
Design for Everyone – the Scout resource focuses on recognising achievements that improve everyday experiences and understanding that small changes can make a big difference.
Venture Scouts’ International Women’s Day Resource
Perspectives Lab – the Venture Scout resource encourages participants to recognise that achievement can involve adapting environments, supporting teammates and redefining success rather than focusing only on performance.
Rover Scouts’ International Women’s Day Resource
Amplify & Support – the Rover Scout resource provides an opportunity, through carrying out a community action, for Rovers to experience how even local contributions connect to global progress and to recognise their role within that movement.