International Women's Day at 8 March

The International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8th March and is aimed to be a global day for raising awareness of the women's rights movement. Every year, it brings to our attention issues such as gender equality and equity, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women.

The International Judo Federation has been participating in the campaign for many years, while the international judo family is not only focusing on one day, but works throughout the year to guarantee that everyone has equal rights to participate in the sport, while respecting Human Rights and all basic principles and values that help to build and maintain a balanced and positive society.

During the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023, many stories were published about the international judo family, where they expressed their point of view on women's judo, highlighting women’s achievements and the progress made to ensure all people have the right to progress, work and achieve.

To underline the evolution of judo and the non-discrimination policy of the IJF and to mark the upcoming IWD, it was noted that women present in the sport hall formed almost 50% of the amassed community, in positions of leadership, as coaches and of course as athletes. Beyond traditional symbols for celebrating women, the judo community reaffirms that there can be no discrimination within our sport. Opportunity here belongs to those who work and commit, regardless of gender.