International Women’s Day 2026, 8 March

This year’s theme is: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. This year, we’re spotlighting women in sport who are dismantling barriers, turning their platforms into purpose and building a more sustainable future. These champions don’t stop at the final whistle or finish line

These women are harnessing the power of sport as their vehicle for change, and truly are delivering rights, justice and action for ALL women and girls.

Karishma Ali, Pakistani Footballer
Karishma Ali Foundation
Goal: To empower young girls in Pakistan and beyond, through sports and education, including climate change education and its impacts and what can be done through sports.
Since 2018, over 1000 girls have received training, and 10 members have received admissions based on excellence in sports.
Learn more here: http://karishmaalifoundation.org/

Gabrielle Smith, Canadian Rower
Rising Tides
Goal: To remove 1000kg of underwater waste from Canada’s waterways and beaches.
As of December 2025, Rising Tides has collected over 376 kg of waste from the sea and beaches… well on the way to their goal of 1000kg!
Follow the initiative here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJa0BMuuSOr/

Pragnya Mohan, Indian Triathlete
Ek Beti Ek Cycle
Ek Beti Ek Cycle’s goal: To enable 1 million girls to stay in education through the power of reused bicycles by 2030.
So far, over 500+ girls in Gujarat have already received bicycles, enabling them to travel and continue their education.
Learn more here: https://www.ekbetiekcycle.org/