International Women's Day Awards Events
International Women's Day is a globally recognized event held annually on the 8th of March to celebrate, honor, and promote the outstanding achievements and contributions of women in various fields across the world.
In preparation for next year’s celebration, the Women Empowerment Department - TDM at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) aims to shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of our university’s female members. We believe it is essential to recognize and showcase the efforts and success stories of women who have demonstrated excellence and determination in their personal and professional lives.
We are looking to feature exceptional women from KSAU-HS who have received notable personal or professional achievements and awards during the academic years 2021–2022, in any of the following categories:
• Professional license certification (e.g. PMP, SHRM, CCNA, etc.)
• Continuing Education (e.g. Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.)
• National / International Awards in Research
• National / International Awards in Sports
• National / International Awards in Humanitarian Work
before the
31st of December 2022.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 and serves as a global recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and building a more inclusive world.
Originating in the early 20th century, International Women’s Day began as a labor movement and has grown into a worldwide event supported by organizations, governments, and individuals. Each year, IWD highlights a unique theme such as #EmbraceEquity or #ChooseToChallenge, encouraging conversations around women’s rights, equality in education, employment, leadership, and healthcare access.
On this day, events such as conferences, rallies, art performances, panel discussions, and social media campaigns are held across the globe to honor the contributions of women and to advocate for a fairer society. In many countries, it is a national holiday, and in others, it’s a day of awareness and appreciation.
International Women’s Day reminds us that progress has been made, but challenges remain—from wage gaps to gender-based violence. It urges everyone to stand in solidarity, raise awareness, and take meaningful action to create lasting change for future generations.