International Women’s Day (IWD) is March 8. It’s a day where the world comes together to celebrate the achievements of women, make progress toward gender parity and take action to end discrimination in all its forms.
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. While “equality” is the ultimate goal for a world free of gender disparity, “equity” is the path we need to get us there—recognizing that everyone’s circumstances and opportunities are different and embracing what makes us each unique.
Learn more about this year’s theme and join the conversation online by sharing your commitment to equity on your social channels. Be sure to include #AECOMvoices, #EmbraceEquity and #IWD2023. You can also look for activities to support IWD in your local office. Whether it’s a panel featuring women in your office or a watch party for a regional event, it’s a great opportunity to connect with your colleagues.
Well-Being Resources
- Discover ways you can support women at work and how to be a better ally to your women colleagues.
- Read about health challenges faced by women in this Women’s Health article and find ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle with the Healthy Life Tips for Women on-demand webcast.
- Find podcasts, books, apps and other resources to improve your total well-being on our Global Well-Being website.
Global Benefits
- Grow your social support network and connect with colleagues worldwide in our Global Well-Being Community.
- Review the Benefits to Support Women at AECOM overview for health facts and other helpful benefits and well-being resources.
- Learn about your country’s maternity, paternity and parental leave benefits in your local Employee Handbook.
Be more inclusive every day
- Take a look at AECOM’s Leadership Capabilities to understand the behaviors we expect of our leaders to create the culture we want to work in.
- Complete the Inclusive Hiring training in AECOM University to incorporate more inclusive hiring and interviewing practices when hiring for your teams.
- Review our ED&I learning pathways for ways to incorporate more mindfulness into your everyday interactions with others.
Wear purple on March 8
- Purple is the designated color for gender equality awareness. Show your support by wearing purple on International Women’s Day and be sure to turn on your cameras for virtual meetings on March 8.
Additional Information
- Learn more about the history of International Women’s Day and read stories of impactful women-led initiatives around the world.
- Browse a variety of resources to empower and entertain people of all ages.
