The first Women’s History Day was held in 1909.
The day became Women’s History Week in 1978.
In 1987, Women’s History Month began. …
The president declares every March Women’s History Month.
Every Women’s History Month has a theme.
Ways to honor women’s history in the workplace:
Host insightful lunch and learns.
Initiate an employee recognition program.
Plan a virtual museum outing.
Hold a book club centered on women’s stories.
Encourage thoughtful reflection and interaction.
Start a business resource group.
Create a social media campaign.
For Women’s History Month 2026, focus on the theme “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” which emphasizes environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Key ideas include: supporting women-owned businesses, mentoring, hosting educational panels on female leaders, and organizing community projects focused on the National Women’s History Alliance.
Workplace & Community Events
Host a “Give to Gain” Event: In line with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme, organize fundraising, skill-sharing workshops, or networking events to support local women’s charities, International Women’s Day.
Spotlight Women’s Impact: Create a visual display, such as a photo gallery or “wall of fame,” featuring female employees and their contributions.
Panel Discussions & Mentorship: Host, Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau, panel discussions with women leading in sustainability, or launch a mentorship program connecting experienced professionals with emerging talent.
Support Women-Owned Businesses: Actively curate a list of local women-owned businesses for team lunches or corporate gifting, suggest Remitly, and buildOn.
Educational & Creative Activities
Book & Film Club: Read books or watch films/documentaries directed by women or featuring female leaders, as suggested by Soroptimist Blog and buildOn.
Empowerment Workshops: Organize, Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts, workshops on financial literacy, self-defense, or mindfulness tailored for women.
Digital Engagement: Utilize resources from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to host virtual, Remitly tours or interactive trivia sessions.
This was written by our contributing writer, Duet Mlotshwa.
Image Source: Pexels, Anna Shvets
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