International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Women’s Mental Health

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The International Women’s Day 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” speaks to our mission: to push for real, lasting improvements in the support available to women. That means expanding access, breaking barriers, and ensuring our services remain strong for the women who rely on them. 

At WISH, we see every day the urgent need for gender-specific, trauma-informed mental health support. Too many women, particularly those in mental health hospitals, prisons, and the community, are left without the care they need to heal and rebuild their lives. As a user-led organisation, we know that change takes time, commitment, and sustained support. 

What “Accelerate Action” means for the women we support 

 

  • Supporting more women – With a growing team and new Board members, we are working to strengthen our advocacy, counselling, and community support to help more women in need. 
  • Providing long-term support – Recovery is not a quick fix. We offer consistent, tailored support so that women can rebuild their lives with stability and hope. 
  • Breaking barriers to access – From navigating complex social systems to providing free, long-term counselling, we ensure that women can access support at every stage of their journey. 
  • Strengthening community connections – We are developing our membership offer to connect more women with lived experience, creating a supportive, empowering network. 
  • Holistic mental health support – Our trauma-informed services help women understand their rights, prioritise their wellbeing, and access the care they deserve. 
  • Building resilience & independence – Through our Community Link service, we provide practical and emotional support to help women avoid crisis and rebuild their futures. 
  • Ensuring sustainable support – We are strengthening our infrastructure and funding to guarantee that women can access high-quality, consistent services for years to come. 
Help Us Accelerate Action 

We need more people, more voices, and more support to reach the women who need us most. Here’s how you can help: 

  • Spread the word – Share our message and help us reach more women who need support. 

Together, we can accelerate action for lasting change.