A world that cares for people and for the planet.
A world that offers our children a peaceful, sustainable future.
A world shaped by collective strength.
And yet… the world keeps moving forward while leaving out half of humanity. Women today are too often absent from the rooms where major decisions are made. At the same time, they still carry much of the weight of everyday life. By keeping women out of decision-making, we all lose. We deprive our societies of vital collective intelligence, at a time when it’s needed most.There can be no thriving future without the full participation of women.
That is why World With Women exists: to make gender equality real. Here, now, and everywhere.
ICELAND AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
In 1975, women in Iceland made up just 5% of parliament and earned on average 60% of men’s wages. For one day, 90% of Icelandic women went on strike, at work and at home. It worked.
Since then, Iceland has become the most gender-equal country in the world.It is also one of the happiest, with strong environmental protection. This is no coincidence. Equality, environment, and well-being are deeply connected.
Across the world, in South America, Canada, South Africa, whenever women have united, the world has shifted.
calls on all women who can to pause both their professional and personal activities on October 13, 2026.
For 24 hours, across every region of the world, we will come together in a positive and joyful mobilization.
By calling for concrete and effective measures in favor of gender equality from governments and organizations, this day aims to help set the world back on the right path.
A world that fully counts on both women and men.
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See you on October 13, 2026
World with Women is a non-partisan and non-religious movement, led by a collective of women and men committed to gender equality across all sectors, in France and internationally.
It is supported by a broad and influential strategic committee to ensure the movement’s impact and effectiveness.
World with Women brings together women and men from all backgrounds and all continents to open a new chapter in our shared history.
Because putting gender equality at the heart of the world means making better decisions, offering better protection, and building a peaceful and sustainable future.
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