Happy International Women’s Day Wishes

International Women’s Day, originally known as International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated around the world every year on March 8.

It’s polite and kind to congratulate women on that day, wish them well, give them gifts, surprise them in some way, and let them know how much they are loved and appreciated.

This holiday is a symbol of the fight for women’s rights, emancipation, and the equality of women in society.

Wishing Mom Well in English

First of all, we should wish the woman well who gave us life, right?

Here are a few ways you can wish your mother well on March 8:

•         Dear Mom, you will always and forever be the first woman I have ever loved this much… Happy Women’s Day!

•         Thanks for always being there! Happy Women’s Day!

•         You are my first friend and the best Mom in the world! Love you, mom! Happy Women’s Day!

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Well Wishes to Your Friend or Sister

Here are a few phrases you can use to wish your close friend or sister well on International Women’s day:

•         My dear friend! Today is yours, and so is every other day. Be happy, live your life fully, do whatever you want and may all your dreams come true! Happy Women’s Day!

•         Every woman deserves a man who looks at her every day like it’s the first time he saw her.

•         May your sunny and enthusiastic spirit be with you always! Happy Women’s Day!

Wishes for the Woman You Love the Most

And of course, a few ways to express such wishes in a card to the woman you love the most:

•         Happy Women’s Day! Thanks for always being there!

•         In every moment I spend with you, it becomes magic in my life. Thanks for making our house the loveliest place to be in on planet earth! Happy Women’s Day!

•         Happy Women’s Day, My Darling! Feel special, unique and on top of the world! It’s your day!

Make the women in your life happy, do something nice for them, and not necessarily on March 8!

We’re only getting started, ladies!



International Women's Day (IWD) – 8th March is a day to appreciate women in your lives and also acknowledge their success, contributions and achievements. It is a day of hope and reflection ; and a celebration of gender parity in all walks of life. The day to acknowledge women strength, patience, inner strength and courage. International Women's Day encourages people to actively choose to “challenge stereotypes, broaden perceptions, fight bias, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements.” On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is a good opportunity to share the inspirational Women's Day Quotes by powerful women to make you feel empowered. The following quotes are words of wisdom by some of the smartest, talented and successful women in the world, from Maya Angelou to Malala Yousafzai.

W – Wonderful wife

O – Outstanding friend

M – Marvelous daughter

A – Adorable sister

N – Nurturing mother

International Women's Day (IWD) 2022 Theme

Happy International Women

This year's International Women’s Day (8 March) global theme "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world," celebrates the tremendous efforts and contribution by women and girls across the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain.

‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.’

Without ‘HER', even ‘HERO' is ‘O'

Women's Day Quotes

• “Woman – a mother, sister, wife, grandmother, daughter or friend deserves nothing less than the best and utmost reverence and respect , which you gives to god. She is creator like god.” ~ Invajy

• "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." ~ Maya Angelou

• "We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced." ~ Malala Yousafzai

• "If you don’t like being a doormat then get off the floor." ~ Al Anon

• "A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want." ~ Madonna

• "A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water."~ Eleanor Roosevelt.

• "What we women need to do, instead of worrying about what we don’t have is just love what we do have." ~ Cameron Diaz

• "Nothing can dim the light which shines from within." ~ Maya Angelou

• "A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform."~ Diane Mariechild

"The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me." ~ Ayn Rand

• "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any." ~ Alice Walker

• "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."~ Helen Keller

• "Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use."~ Ruth Gordon

Womens Day Quotes

• "Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you."~ Caroline Myss

"One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where you want to go."~ Sheila Murray Bethel

• "It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends." ~ J. K. Rowling

• "I wonder what becomes of lost opportunities? Perhaps our guardian angel gathers them up as we drop them, and will give them back to us in the beautiful sometime when we have grown wiser, and learned how to use them rightly." ~ Helen Keller

• Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

• "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult."~ Melinda Gates

Quotes by Powerful Women for Women's Day

~ Oprah Winfrey

• “‘Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations.” ~ Mae Jemison

Happy International Women

• “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” ~ Lucille Ball

• “I do not wish [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.” ~ Mary Wollstonecraft

• “I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott

• “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman” ~ Margaret Thatcher

• "Power is not given to you. You have to take it.” ~ Beyoncé Knowles

• "It’s not your job to like me, it’s mine." ~ Byron Katie

• "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." ~ Helen Keller

Feminist Quotes to show Woman Power

• "Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength." ~ G.D. Anderson

• “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ~ Maya Angelou

• “Life is not a competition between men and woman. It is a collaboration.” ~ David Alejandro Fearnhead

• "I raise up my voice, not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard… we cannot succeed when half of us are held back." ~ Malala Yousafzai

• “Women are always saying, ‘We can do anything that men can do.' But men should be saying, ‘We can do anything that women can do.' ” ~ Gloria Steinem

• "A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself." ~ Loretta Young

• “Women are creator and nurturer with excellent patience and flexibility. They deserve top place in society.” ~Invajy

• "Where there is a woman, there is magic." ~ Ntozake Shange

• "The best protection any woman can have is courage." ~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• “A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” ~ Gloria Steinem

• “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” ~ Michelle Obama

Powerful Women's Day Quotes to make you feel empowered

• “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” ~ Judy Garland

• "A strong woman raise the voice and stands up for herself. A stronger woman raise the voice and stands up for everyone else." ~ Invajy

• “When you stumble, keep faith. And when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.” ~ Hillary Clinton

• "You must do the things you think you cannot do." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Happy International Women

• "To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her what she can." ~ Spanish Proverb

• "Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world." ~ Hillary Clinton

• “Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.” ~Mother Teresa

• “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” ~ Tyra Banks

• "A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink." ~ Gina Carey

Inspirational Quotes For Women

• "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." ~ Katherine Hepburn

• "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it." ~ Margaret Fuller

• "There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise." ~ W.E.B. Dubois

• "There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself." ~ Hannah Gadsby

• "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

• “Words have power. TV has power. My pen has power.” ~ Shonda Rhimes

• "Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it." ~ R.H. Sin

• "A woman should be like a single flower—not a whole bouquet." ~ Anna Held

• "She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into fire and smiles." –E. Corona

• "The world needs strong women who will lift and build others. Who will love and be loved. Women who live bravely, both tender and fierce; women of indomitable will." ~ Amy Tenney

• “Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on.” ~ Serena Williams

• "I alone cannot change the world. But I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." ~ Mother Teresa

• "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable of it feels like your own." ~ Michelle Obama

• "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage." ~ Anais Nin

Women's Day Wishes

• “Woman can be powerful without being aggressive. Isn’t it amazing? May the marvelous feminine energy cover our world with its warmth and greatness. Happy Women’s day to all of us!”

• “The beautiful smile can cut thousands of negativity around, remember whenever you walk, you walk with a smile. Happy women’s day!”

• “When god was creating woman he knew "SHE" is the only one who can handle the earth and hence gave birth to all of us, happy women’s day!”

Happy International Women

• “A woman is so much more than just a human being. She has Gods power to create a life, to cope with so much pain and somehow always end up being the strongest one in every room. Happy Women’s Day to all Goddesses out there!”

• “The world will be boring and lifeless without a woman. Happy women’s day to all cute and lovely ladies!”

• “You make life worth living. Happy Women's Day to all the lovely women!”

• “Don't follow the crowd, because you won't go further then crowd. Walk your way alone and you'll find yourself in places no one has ever been before!”

• “Flowers and chocolate cannot do what the words of love can. Every woman in our lives is unique and beautiful. Don’t forget to cherish Her every day, not only on Woman’s Day. Cheers to our lovely ladies!”

• "Little girls with dreams become women with vision. May all you goals get fulfilled. Happy Women's Day !"

• "A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her. You are one of them and proved yourself at various occasions in life. Wish you a Very Happy IWD"

Women's Day Messages

• “Such an amazing opportunity to thank all of the beautiful, wonderful, charming women out there! Thank you for making life possible, thank you for being so different and strong! Happy Women’s Day!”

• “Happy Women’s day to the strong, beautiful, funny and incredible women! I will never stop admire your strength and intelligence. Who runs the world? Girls! Happy Women’s day!”

• “Some women are lost in the fire. But you are built from it! Best wishes on Women's Day.”

• “Happy women’s day! The world is happy because you are here to make it smile.”

• “Wishing all the lovely and beautiful ladies, happy women’s day. Keep a proud smile on your face.”

• “May this women’s day 2022, all women get to live their most heart-felt desires without any hitch. Happy women’s day!”

• “The mere existence of a woman revolves around the better of her family and the world. The sacrifices of a woman are incomparable. Happy women’s day!”

Women's Day Quotes for Wife

• “My world has become beautiful and organized just because of you. You are no less than an angel and a perfect wife in every sense. Happy women’s day, wife!”

• “Whenever a man falls in life, a loyal woman (wife) always stand beside him to pick him up and keep going. I wish to a happy international women’s day to my lovely wife!”

• “Blessed are those men who get to marry a woman who is compassionate, loving, caring, affectionate, and take care of him like a child. Happy women’s day!”

• “No one can change your life except the determination and hard work of a mother. Happy women’s day, Mom!”

• “Life becomes a smooth ride when you have a loving mother besides. Happy women’s day my lovely mother!”

• “Whenever I talk about qualities like love, humility, integrity, and benevolence, I always think of you, Maa. Thank you for unconditional love and support and a very happy international women’s day.”

Cute Womens Day Quotes for Sister

• “Hey sister, without you, our home and lives is incomplete. You are the happiness crux of our home. I wish you a happy women’s day!”

• “You taught us what it takes to stand firm for your dreams and fulfill them no matter how rigid the circumstances. Wishing happy international women’s day to the world’s toughest yet loveliest sister!”

Happy International Women

• “The thing modern-day woman needs to understand is, you don’t need to fight for the power you already hold the power. Happy women’s day sister!”

International Women’s Day Quotes for Girlfriend

• “It’s because of your perpetual love and caring, I am what I am today. Thank you for being a lovely and supportive girlfriend. Happy women’s day, girlfriend!”

• “A man alone can live happily. However, a woman in her life can multiply his happiness by leaps and bounds. I wish you a happy women’s day 2022!”

• “Whenever I hold your hand, I feel the transfer of your warmth and love in my soul. You truly are an embodiment of love and happiness. Happy women’s day sweetheart!”

• “When everyone left me, you were there standing tall and having my back. Thank you for everything, bestie. Happy women’s day!”

• “If you are friends with men, you will find brothers. However, if you are friends with a woman, you get a sister, best friend, mother, daughter, and the list goes on. Happy women’s day!”

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Wonderful collection of Women's Day Quotes. Loved reading this…. Wish you a Very Happy International Women's Day 2022"

Thanks Katie… wish you a very Happy IWD too…

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International Women’s Day in Russian is Международный Женский День [meezh-doo-na-ROD-niy ZHYENS-keey DYEN’].

Over recent years, International Women’s Day has lost its political meaning and became a day when men express their love and appreciation to the women around them. March 8th is a very special holiday for every woman in Russia. It’s a tradition to pamper women on this day.

On March 8th women receive flowers and possibly small gifts from their husbands, children, boyfriends, fathers, brothers, peers in school and male co-workers. You will notice a lot of women walking around with flowers on this day. Some offices even organize small parties to celebrate March 8th, or go out for lunch or dinner.

How to Wish Happy International Women’s Day in Russian

Very often on the cards dedicated to the International Women’s Day, you will see

8 Марта or Восьмоемарта[vas’-MO-ye MAR-ta] March 8

С 8 Марта (с восьмым) марта [s vas’-MIM MAR-ta] Happy March 8th

С Днём 8-го (восьмого) марта [s DNYOM vas'-MO-va MAR-ta] Happy March 8th

If you would like to wish happy March 8th to a woman, here is what you will need to say:

Поздравляю тебя с восьмым марта [paz-drav-LYA-yoo tee-BYA s vas’-MIM MAR-ta] Wishing you Happy March 8th

You probably already know that you will use “тебя” [tee-BYA] when speaking to someone you know very well or someone you would usually address in “ты”, and you would use “вас” [vas] with someone you can address in “вы”.

Поздравляю с Международным Женским Днём! [paz-drav-LYA-yoo s meezh-doo-na-ROD-nim ZHENS-keem DNYOM] Wishing you a happy International Women’s Day!

It’s very popular nowadays to write little congratulatory poems on a card. Of course, you can write your own poem, or find one online. Below are a few congratulations poems for inspiration, you can find more on www.pozdrav.ru.

Примите наши поздравленья
В международный женский день!
Пусть будет ваше настроение
Всегда цветущим, как сирень,
Пусть будет жизнь прекрасна ваша,
И дети счастливы всегда,
Пусть дом ваш будет полной чашей!
Удачи, счастья и добра!

От всей души Вас поздравляю
С этим теплым праздником весны!
Вам здоровья, счастья я желаю,
Радующей сердце красоты!
Пусть же в этот день, 8 Марта,
Жаворонок песню Вам споет,
Лучик ласковый пригреет жарко
И цветок любви Ваш расцветет.
Не грустите и бокал разбейте
Вам на счастье, а не на беду:
Веселитесь, смеха не жалейте,
Этот день - единственный в году!

С днем 8 Марта!
С праздником весенним!
Льется пусть повсюду
Звонкое веселье!
Пусть сияет солнце!
Пусть уйдут морозы!
Пусть прогонит зиму
Веточка мимозы!

С Международным Женским Днём, дорогие читательницы! Happy International Women’s Day, dear female readers!



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