International Women's Week

Stay Informed:

We mean business

On March 8, the world celebrates women’s economic, social, cultural, and political achievements on International Women’s Day. Inspired by this initiative, our community launched International Women’s Month.

This March, there will be more than 25 powerful events and activities to participate in; visit our calendar to see what we have in store.

IWM is far more than a set of activities and events. It is a powerful driver for long-term, sustainable change. Individuals and organizations have joined forces for seven years now under the same goal - to inspire, equip and empower more women. Together, we strive to help create a critical mass of successful women leaders from every walk of life who significantly impact our economy and society.

IWM Speaker

We Mean Business

Every year in March, individuals and organizations join forces with the same goal: to inspire, equip and empower more women. Together, we host over 25 impact-focused events for women, champions and allies. Visit our calendar to see for yourself – and get involved!

IWM is far more than a set of activities and events. It is a powerful driver for long-term, sustainable change.

Visit events calendar →

Get Involved

Join us in celebrating and empowering women this International Women’s Month. Whether you’re looking to participate in events, host your own, or become an advocate for women’s rights and achievements, there are many ways to get involved. Here are some options:

Explore our events calendar: Dive into a range of events happening throughout International Women’s Month. From webinars to workshops, there’s something for everyone. Visit the Calendar →
Host and promote your own event: Hosting an event? We’d love to hear it and help you promote it! Share details with us, and let’s make it happen. Submit the details of your event →
Stay updated: Don’t miss out on any updates or announcements. Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest news about International Women’s Month straight to your inbox. Sign up for our mailing list →

IWM 2024 Featured Leaders

We are here for all women

When we use the term ‘women,’ we refer to all individuals who identify as women. This includes women of colour, transgender women, and women with gender-diverse identities, including non-binary and gender non-conforming women (as we know that gender is fluid and can change throughout one’s lifetime). These women have historically and systemically been excluded from many mainstream programs, services, and opportunities. Invest Ottawa is making a concerted effort to prioritize equity, access, and inclusion in everything we do. Our goal is to ensure that anyone who would like to access our programs and services truly feels welcome and supported.

Information is power

Our mission is to help create a critical mass of successful women leaders from every walk of life who significantly impact our economy and society. To achieve this, it’s essential to reflect on where we are today.

Here is some of what we know:

31.6%

is the average gender gap that remains to be closed globally.

– Global Gender Gap Report 2023, World Economic Forum

2.1%

of venture capital raised in Q1 2023 was raised by female founders.

– TechCrunch Market Analysis

of C-Suite executives are women of colour.

– McKinsey & Company

13.5%

the percentage of venture capital partners that are women.

– The Untapped Potential of Women-Led Funds, Women in VC