International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognise the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women. For All Women and Girls," announced by the United Nations, focuses on dismantling barriers to equality and ensuring justice for women across the world. Reading stories and ideas written by women offers new perspectives, inspiring journeys and powerful insights into society and global issues. Here is a curated list of books written by women, based on recommendations from platforms such as Medium and Time Magazine. Paul Kirby and Laura Shepherd have teamed up for a provocative and convincing critique of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, as a product of specific global governance frameworks.

Source: International New York Times March 07, 2026 12:20 UTC