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International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. UBC is committed to gender equity and inclusion of all women. By challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality, we can all help create a more inclusive UBC.
Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events, and community resources.
Read a reflection from the AVP, Equity and Inclusion on addressing inequities and advancing excellence.
Featured UBC Events
March 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm
alumni UBC Careers: Accelerate Action for International Women’s Day 2025
With pandemic setbacks and discontinued EDI programs impacting gender equity, we must accelerate action to advance women’s rights and empowerment. Attend this webinar on March 6 to ensure we all attain a more equitable future.
March 13–16, 2025
INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s & Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships
This exciting event marks the first time in U SPORTS history that a single university will play host to both the Women’s and Men’s Final 8 basketball tournaments at the same time, culminating in the national championship games.
Featured Community Events
March 8, 2025 | 1:00 pm
International Women’s Day March Vancouver
Join the march to celebrate, amplify, and fight alongside the diversity of women in our community to achieve equity and create awareness of issues self-identifying women in Vancouver face.
March 5–9, 2025
Gender Equity in Media Festival
This festival provides a platform for challenging gender inequity and the lack of diversity in the screen-based media industry through a combination of film screenings, discussions, professional development and networking opportunities.
Resources and Support
Are you in a UBC department or student group planning an International Women’s Day event?
Please connect with us to have your event considered for this page info.events@ubc.ca.