--- title: International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' description: Amid Trump's second term, Women's March organizers across the U.S. are prompting people to unite with their calls to action. canonical: https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/ author: Rebecca Schneid article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2025-03-08T19:28:34.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:51:35.403Z article:section: U.S. og:title: International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' og:description: Amid Trump's second term, Women's March organizers across the U.S. are prompting people to unite with calls to action. og:url: https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc2c8dbc0f73097b8/6998c4cb1f670970a5f562b6/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-19.18.33.png?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: US-RIGHTS-WOMEN og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' twitter:description: Amid Trump's second term, Women's March organizers across the U.S. are prompting people to unite with calls to action. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc2c8dbc0f73097b8/6998c4cb1f670970a5f562b6/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-19.18.33.png?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # How International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' In Solidarity Under Trump 2.0 > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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Protesters gather at Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles during a march on International Women's Day on March 8, 2025.Jen Osborne—Getty Images  by [Rebecca Schneid](https://time.com/author/rebecca-schneid/)  ## Rebecca Schneid Reporter Mar 8, 2025 7:28 PM UTC For International Women’s Day, which falls annually on March 8, people [across the world](https://time.com/7265646/iran-international-womens-day-narges-mohammadi-nobel/) are celebrating with a variety of tones. Some festivities are commemorating the achievements of women, others are protesting in an effort to end gender inequalities and gender-based violence. In Bangkok, women took to the streets and marched, equipped with banners, as did activists in Berlin. Meanwhile, across the U.K., some women marked the day by participating in [sunrise swims](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3y7955q7eo). Across the U.S., Women’s March—a network born out of Trump’s first presidency and dedicated to building a base of feminist activism—and affiliates organized marches to mobilize and celebrate their “[Unite and Resist](https://www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/international-womens-day-unite-and-resist)” call to action. According to Women’s March executive director Rachel O’Leary Carmona, the goal of the day is to help people “build community” and “practice democracy,” particularly at a time when democratic resistance to President Donald Trump's Administration presents as fractured.  People attend an International Women's Day demonstration at Oranienplatz in Berlin, Germany, on March 8, 2025. Emmanuele Contini—Getty Image This was seen most plainly at [Trump’s congressional address](https://time.com/7264618/trump-speech-congress-2025-republicans-immigration-tariffs-biden-democrats-protest/) on Tuesday, during which varying responses from Democrats—including some congresswomen who were [dressed in pink](https://time.com/7264001/trump-congress-democrats-pink/) to denote their disapproval with how Trump’s policies affect women and families, other members of Congress wearing blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine, and some lawmakers who walked out of the speech in protest—showed a fragmented and broad messaging from the left. Carmona says that just because the left has different priorities and goals, does not mean they cannot be united in their “fight against” what she describes as “authoritarianism.” And Carmona sees these International Women’s Day actions as a moment to practice this unity. “Just because different folks are building different things, does not mean that everyone is not running in the same direction,” Carmona says. “I think the country is fragmented across the board… some people are focused on feminism, some are focused on immigration rights. But when \[people\] just say, ‘Oh, the left is fractured.’ I think that is how they stop people from building power.” Women’s March—which held a worldwide protest the day after Trump’s first Inauguration Day in 2017—was seen as a heavily unifying force during Trump's initial term, bringing an [estimated](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7272063/) 500,000 marchers to Washington, D.C. and over 4 million throughout the United States. Carmona calls the first march “historic” and “the tip of the spear” of resistance. [The iconography](https://time.com/5108859/womens-march-one-year-later/) of the original march and its message lives on.  A demonstrator holds a sign while gathering on the National Mall during the Women's March on Washington in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Eric Thayer/Bloomberg—Getty Images However, these are different times. “We are eight years later. Two presidential terms later. We're post-COVID, post-Jan. 6, \[2021\], [post-_Dobbs_](https://time.com/7024133/pregnancy-criminalization-post-dobbs/),” she says. “\[We have\] struggled to meet the moment, as so much of the moment has changed.” Women’s March [has worked to rebrand](https://time.com/7203169/womens-march-donald-trump-protest-change/) along with the times. In the years after 2017, the network faced internal [fractures](https://time.com/5505787/womens-march-washington-controversy/) with concerns that participants were “overwhelmingly white” and accusations of anti-semitism. Now, Women’s March is keen to revive its unifying X-factor amid Trump’s second term, attempting to meet the moment with multi-racial, intersectional, and multifaceted activism. This means welcoming back previous activists and participants, but also breathing life into the cause with new voices. Ashley Parys and Kailani Rodriguez are two first-time organizers who spearheaded International Women’s Day 2025 events in their respective cities. For Parys, organizing in the Boston area has been a whirlwind, but she says that women who have led marches in the past have helped her find her footing. She says she’s grown from a “baby activist” to someone who will continue to show up for Women’s March in the future. Ahead of the big day, the [Women’s March Boston action website](https://action.womensmarch.com/events/international-women-s-day-unite-resist-boston) page logged close to 1,500 RSVPs.  A woman speaks to a group of demonstrators as they attend the International Women's Day march on March 8, 2025 in New York City. Kena Betancur—Getty Images “People \[emailed me\] saying they’re going to bring buses of women of all ages to the protest,” Parys says. Rodriguez, 19, graduated high school in 2023 and organized a debut Women’s March in her small town of Port Angeles in Washington State. When she looked for Women’s Day actions to participate in, the closest one she could find was in Seattle, which is a few hours away. She began organizing a more local action only a few days ahead of the big day, and ended up receiving hundreds of messages from prospective attendees and others hosting similar activism sessions. “I wasn’t expecting this to happen. I wasn’t expecting to be the one in charge of it…it just fell into my lap,” Rodriguez says, noting that she has received a lot of support from older generations. For Carmona, International Women’s Day 2025 is about people like Rodriguez and Parys helping their community practice democracy, and in doing so, practicing democracy themselves. “What we're trying to do is help folks build community. Give folks a chance to organize something in their communities at a time that’s not a trigger moment, because things get very heightened inside of a moment of a Supreme Court decision that doesn't go our way, or a right that's been stripped,” she says. “We want to build relationships \[now\] so that when the time comes, we're able to be with each other in principled struggle.” ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/"},"headline":"How International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' In Solidarity Under Trump 2.0","datePublished":"2025-03-08T19:28:34.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:51:35.403Z","description":"Amid Trump's second term, Women's March organizers across the U.S. are prompting people to unite with their calls to action.","url":"https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/","keywords":["Equality","News Desk"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc2c8dbc0f73097b8/6998c4cb1f670970a5f562b6/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-19.18.33.png?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Schneid","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/rebecca-schneid/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc2c8dbc0f73097b8/6998c4cb1f670970a5f562b6/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-19.18.33.png?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"US-RIGHTS-WOMEN","caption":"Protesters gather at Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles during a march on International Women's Day on March 8, 2025.","creditText":"Jen Osborne—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/equality/","name":"Equality"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/7266129/international-womens-day-march-events-solidarity-trump-era/","name":"How International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite' In Solidarity Under Trump 2.0"}}]}] ```