Every year on August 26, Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in the United States, which granted women the right to vote. It’s a symbolic reminder of the continued journey toward gender equity across workplaces and society.
In 2025, celebrating Women’s Equality Day is not just about recognition, but action, reflection, and making your workplace an active participant in building a more equal future.
Here are practical and impactful ideas on how your organisation can celebrate the day meaningfully:
Host a panel with women leaders across levels
Representation speaks volumes. Organise a moderated panel with women across different levels in your organisation or industry, from leadership to entry-level roles. Encourage them to share their personal journeys with authenticity, exploring challenges overcome, lessons learned, and what women’s rights means to them in practice. These conversations humanise the concept of equity and encourage aspiring professionals to see what’s possible.
Go by the Numbers
Use this day to highlight internal gender equity data. Show your organization’s journey and how you have worked towards reducing the gaps
How many women are in leadership roles?
What’s the gender pay gap?
Are promotions equitable?
Back this up with statistics from global sources, too. For example, as of 2025, more than one in three senior management roles (34.0%) are held by women.
Run interactive workshops on unconscious bias
Understanding unconscious bias is crucial to closing the equity gap. Bring in experts to run engaging, scenario-based workshops. Use storytelling and real-life corporate situations to help teams reflect, acknowledge, and adapt. A caring, collaborative approach encourages reflection, not defensiveness.
Launch a mentorship program for women employees
If you haven’t already, Women’s Equality Day is a great time to launch a structured mentorship program. Pair emerging talent with senior leaders who can guide them through challenges, help them navigate leadership paths, and offer ongoing professional support.
Celebrate women at work
Spotlight women in your organisation beyond their designations, highlighting those who go the extra mile, support their teams, and bring fresh ideas to the table. Create a digital campaign or emailer series titled something like #SheShapesUs to spotlight women who make a difference daily – team collaborators, problem solvers, culture champions, and give these stories the platform they deserve.
Rethink workplace policies through a gender lens
Use this day as a checkpoint. Are your maternity and caregiving policies supportive? Is there a return-to-work strategy for women returning to the workforce? Do all employees feel heard and respected? Often, equality starts not in a campaign, but in a policy rewrite.
Encourage gender agnostic allyship
Gender equity isn’t a “women’s issue”; it’s everyone’s responsibility. Invite all genders to be part of the conversation. Acknowledge the role of allies who champion equitable practices, call out bias, and create space for all voices. Formal recognition like “Male Ally Spotlights” can normalise supportive behaviour across the hierarchy.
Integrate Learning & Development into the Day
Beyond workshops, embed Women’s Equality principles within your Learning & Development strategy. Regularly offer equity training, leadership modules, and inclusive skills programs to ensure long-term cultural change.
Collaborate with External Advocates
Amplify impact by partnering with NGOs, industry associations, or women’s rights groups. Co-host events, cross-share resources, and broaden the dialogue beyond campus, demonstrating community investment and shared values.
Share a Commitment Pledge
Join hands and take with a collective pledge: support women’s growth, call out bias, mentor a woman, or improve an internal policy. Display these pledges visibly to uphold shared accountability and sustained focus.
A day to reflect, celebrate, and move forward
Women’s Equality Day is an opportunity to reaffirm your commitment to equity, not just in words, but in workplace culture. While one day isn’t enough to close the gap, it can be the beginning of deeper changes. By recognising women’s rights as a foundation for fairness and progress, organisations can embed equality into daily practice, not just annual observance
At Kelp, we believe every organisation has the power to build inclusive, safe, and thriving spaces for all employees. Want to take the next step? Our experts can help you design tailored training and awareness modules that align with your values. Let’s make equity more than a checkbox; let’s make it culture.
