March 8th is International Women’s Day!
We're at Pervy Muse in Leipzig this year, supporting the team there. But how can we actually live feminism more in our everyday lives and support FLINTAS more in our lives?
What exactly is International Women’s Day?
International Women's Day was established in 1911 by Clara Zetkin to strengthen women's rights. Today, it is increasingly referred to as "Feminist Struggle Day" or "Women's Struggle Day."
International Women's Day has been celebrated worldwide since 1911 to raise awareness of women's rights and gender equality. This day honors the achievements of the women's rights movement while also highlighting existing discrimination and inequalities. It is intended to encourage active commitment to gender equality.
In 2025, International Women's Day will have different themes. The United Nations is focusing on gender equality with the slogan "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." They are committed to equal rights, power, and opportunities so that no one is left behind – especially with a view to empowering the next generation. The UN Women Germany association is also taking up this theme and is celebrating the day under the motto "For ALL women and girls" on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This year's International Women's Day is a call to action: the promotion of women's and girls' rights, gender equality, and the strengthening of empowerment must be pursued with greater vigor.
The International Women's Day campaign has chosen the theme "Accelerate Action" for 2025. According to the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, it would take until 2158—about five generations—to achieve full gender parity. Achieving this goal more quickly requires increased momentum and urgency, particularly in overcoming systemic barriers and biases that women face in both their personal and professional lives.
Why do we also speak of feminist struggle day?
Historical renamings:
Originally, the day was called "International Women's Strike Day." Later, "International Women's Day" became more common. Since 2017/2018, names like "Women's Struggle Day" have returned to emphasize the strike aspect.
Strike & Inclusion:
Inspired by protests in South America, many today consciously refer to it as a "Day of Struggle" to include not only women, but also queer and trans people. The Alliance for Sexual Self-Determination has used the term "International Women's* Day of Struggle" since 2013 to make this diversity visible.
Why “Feminist Struggle Day”?
This term is the most commonly used because it clearly refers to feminism and structural inequality. While "Women's Day" sounds more neutral, "Feminist Struggle Day" emphasizes the political struggle for equality.
How can you show support?
This year, there will be demonstrations and actions across Germany that you can support. Search for demonstration dates, actions, or festivals in your city. We've attached a list of demonstrations below.
Consume feminist media: Whether it's books, podcasts, music, Instagram, or art! There are plenty of media that can educate you and help feminist artists!
Support feminist spaces: cafes, restaurants, shops, or even online brands run and operated by FLINTA* people! Many of these places also offer information for education and participation.
Spread Awareness: We can only raise awareness of inequalities if we educate ourselves about them, raise awareness, and demonstrate against them! Sharing on your social media also helps!
Demos will take place nationwide on 8 March for and on International Women's Day
Essen 11:30 a.m., Altenessen Market, March 8th belongs to us!
Berlin 12:30, Oranienplatz, demonstration for International Women's Day – feminist solidarity trade union
Berlin, 6 p.m., Spreewaldplatz, Fight by Night – evening demo, March 8th is fight day!
Hanover 12:30, Human Rights Square, Feminism means industrial action
Hamburg 1 p.m., Town Hall, Fire and Flames for the Patriarchy – Radical Queer Block
Munich 1 p.m., Marienplatz, March 8th Action Day
Zwickau 1:30 p.m., main station, demonstration for the (queer) feminist struggle day
Frankfurt (Main) 2 p.m., Römerberg, Feminist struggle: Feminism means anti-fascism – Feminist struggle day
Wiesbaden 2 p.m., Elsässer Platz, demonstration for feminist struggle day
Dresden 2 p.m., main station, March 8 demonstration
Nuremberg, 2 p.m., Plärrer, Come out for March 8! Uprising / Resistance / Revolution
Schwerin 2 p.m., Market Square, feminism is for everyone!
Gießen, 2 p.m., Löwengasse, Feminist Day of Struggle – anti-capitalist, anti-racist, queer – against patriarchal oppression!
Gießen 5:30 p.m., Berliner Platz, 10 years of International Women's Day
Bielefeld 2 p.m., Town Hall, Solidarity through hard times – Feminist struggles
Mainz 2 p.m., Rhine bank (downstream of the Theodor-Heuss Bridge), Feminist Struggle Day Mainz: Feminism instead of fascism!
Potsdam, 2 p.m., Brandenburg Gate, The fight continues! Come out for Queer Feminist Day of Struggle!
Villingen-Schwenningen 2 p.m., Am Riettor, Women* fight against crisis, war & patriarchy
Würzburg 2 p.m., QR Code Square, International Queer Feminist Day of Struggle
Ravensburg 3 p.m., Capuchin Creative Center, Feminist Struggle Day
Leipzig , 3 p.m., Grassi Museum, Demo: “Shame must change sides”
Flensburg 3 p.m., Nordermarkt, Feminism against Fascism
Dortmund 4 p.m., Dortmunder U, Leonie-Reygers-Terrasse, For universal feminist solidarity because: Solidarity is our weapon
Duisburg 4 p.m., Dellplatz, March 8 – Now more than ever!
Hildesheim 4 p.m., Hindenburgpl. 16 a, We continue to fight
Erlangen , 4 p.m., Martius Column, feminism. Now more than ever!
Rosenheim 4 p.m., Salingarten, Smash the Patriarchy
Cologne , 4 p.m., Neumarkt, Come out for feminist struggle day!
Paderborn 4:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church
Marburg 5 p.m., main station, Demo 8M – Feminist Struggle Day
Bonn, 5 p.m., Münsterplatz, We fight! We strike! We live!
Koblenz 5 pm, Schüllerplatz, Each for Equal: Liberate – Fight – Live
Saarbrücken 6 p.m., Max-Ophüls-Platz, Fear must change sides
