International Women's Day 2025: Who inspires you?

What women do you admire? Who inspires you?

Tomorrow, March 8, is International Women's Day.

The day is used to celebrate everything that women have achieved whilst also calling for equality.

The United Nations (UN) - an organisation that aims to bring countries from around the world together on world issues - says this year's theme is "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."

This International Women's Day we want to know who you are celebrating? What women do you admire most and why do they inspire you?

Let us know in the comments.

Women haven't always had the right to vote

The first International Women's Day was celebrated more than one hundred years ago, back in 1911.

Since then there have been lots of changes for women around the world.

Historically, women and girls have not been treated as equal to men and boys.

For example you might not know that women in the UK haven't always been able to vote.

Despite the progress that's been made towards equality, across the world women do still face discrimination.

In Afghanistan, girls have been banned from education after a certain age.

IWD is celebrated in lots of different ways

International Women's Day is marked in lots of different ways; from rallies to concerts, festivals and fun runs.

You might have an assembly or lesson about it in school.

For many people International Women's Day is also a time to think about who the important women in our lives are.

So, whether it's a family member, teacher, celebrity, historical figure or mentor, we want to hear about the inspirational women in your life.

Which women inspire you? Let us know in the comments below!