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When women thrive, we all rise. Knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time all contribute to women's advancement. See also: internationalwomensday.com Download UCU's IWD poster here: UCU IWD A1 2025 v5b.indd

The theme of International Women's Day 2026 is Give To Gain. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication.

Today is #DisabilityPayGap day. The day when Disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year.

It’s time for a change. Let’s end the #DisabilityPayGap

Every year, Disabled workers earn £4,081 less than everyone else. In 2025, Disabled workers earn £78.40 less a week than non-disabled workers. The gap is more than the average house spends on food a week - £64.30. Disabled women get paid £3.80 an hour less than non-disabled men.

Would you work a day without pay? How about 49? That’s how many days Disabled People will work without pay this year.

The 2025 International Day of the Girl theme is "The girl I am, the change I lead: girls on the frontlines of crisis. This year's theme emphasises the role of girls in leading change, especially in times of crisis". More info: International Day of the Girl 2025 | UNICEF

Job insecurity, discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and unmanageable workloads are all barriers to good mental health. Take time out for yourself! Look after your mental health

UCU is holding a webinar on Zoom entitled 'Visa holders and redundancies' on Thursday 2 October (1:00-2:00). To register use link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Immigration lawyers Bindmans LLP will deliver a webinar on the implications of redundancy for migrant members on a visa.

Day 1 of the TUC Disabled Workers Conference 2025. The theme: UNITED WE RESIST #TUCDisabledWorkers

Increased work pressures, such as excessive workloads, fear of redundancies, and working within an environment where bullying is endemic, will most certainly impact members' mental health.

Branches, through negotiations with the employer, can help shape the organisational culture from one where mental health is not discussed negatively, but instead with care and compassion.

1 in 4 adults is likely to experience a mental health condition and/or issue. These can affect any of us directly or indirectly. Having someone to talk to can make all the difference.

Workers Day of Action for Trans Rights ⏰ Today! 📍Your workplace! Workers unite! Over 300+ trade unionists are taking part in a Day of Action at work to resist the Supreme Court ruling and EHRC interim update. Ideas below of what you can do! @Genderintell

Today 25th March, we solemnly commemorate The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Acknowledge the past Repair the present Build a future of dignity and justice youtu.be/rSUeHrElDF4

Racial microaggressions in the workplace are described as 'Death by a thousand cuts'. Watch UCU's series of Witness films to learn about the experiences of UCU Black members. #witness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucu.org.uk/action-against…

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Racism has no place in today's society. Raise awareness on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Act now: Please contact your MP inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-and-… to safeguard Disabled individuals from the cuts to welfare and benefits for Disabled people.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week - 17 to 23 March Around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent.  Let's celebrate neurodiversity this week!

International Day of Disabled Persons is held annually on December 3rd. First launched in 1992, the event has championed three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community.