March 8, 2026, Millions of companies worldwide will show their support for women's rights. But the line between superficial communication and real action is thin. How to organize International Women's Day in the workplace In an authentic, useful, and memorable way? HR, HSE, and QHSE managers: this article gives you 5 concrete and actionable tips to implement today — including on the often-neglected aspect of women's health at work.

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Women have already faced sexist remarks at work in France — and nearly 41% report having experienced sexual harassment in a professional context (Eurostat, 2024).

Why March 8th is a Strategic Opportunity for Business

International Women's Day, officially recognized by the UN in 1977, is not simply a symbolic day. Its 2026 theme — «"Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls"» — calls for concrete commitments. For businesses, this is a window of opportunity for action on several fronts:

  • CSR and employer branding: Candidates, especially younger generations, are scrutinizing companies' real commitment to equality.
  • Health prevention: Women's health remains a blind spot in many QWL policies. Endometriosis, gynecological cancers, menopause at work… these subjects have a direct impact on absenteeism and engagement.
  • Legal compliance: The professional equality index (mandatory for companies with more than 50 employees) requires monitoring of pay and promotion gaps.
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The Medisur expert's opinion

«In the workplace, women’s health is still too often only addressed in October with breast cancer. However, the issues are present all year round: endometriosis, menopause, period poverty, gender-based violence… March 8th is the ideal opportunity to initiate a comprehensive approach, not just a one-off action.»

5 Concrete Actions to Celebrate March 8th in the Workplace

Here are five initiatives you can implement this year, suitable for all sizes of businesses.

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🎙️ Organize a conference or webinar on women's health

Offer your colleagues a valuable educational session led by a healthcare professional. Topics covered: Endometriosis at work, menopause and professional life, women's cancers and early detection. This format, accessible in person or remotely, breaks down taboos and creates a collective dynamic. According to INSERM, endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women in France, that is 2.5 million people — often unknown to their managers.

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📦 Deploy a Women's Health Box in your premises

Prevention also involves tangible actions. Providing female employees with a kit dedicated to intimate and gynecological health—including self-tests, screening guides, and health resources—is a simple gesture with a significant impact. This initiative, launched on March 8th, also lays the groundwork for Pink October and integrates your company into a sustainable women's health policy.

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⚖️ Share the results of your gender equality index

Publish and discuss your gender equality index internally. This act of transparency demonstrates that your commitment goes beyond mere public relations. Link it to an action plan with measurable objectives for the coming year. Companies that make equality a key performance indicator (KPI) are better at attracting and retaining female talent.

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🗣️ Organize testimonial and awareness workshops

Invite volunteer female colleagues to share their journeys, challenges, and successes. These authentic testimonials create a culture of respect and inclusion more effectively than any charter. Combine this format with an awareness workshop on gender-based and sexual violence (GBV) to equip your managers with concrete reflexes.

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🌸 Launch a solidarity fundraiser against period poverty

In France, 4 million women are affected by period poverty (Ministry for Equality, 2024). Organizing an internal collection of menstrual products, or setting up a free distribution point in your restrooms, is an inclusive, visible, and inexpensive action. It engages teams around a concrete cause and grounds your CSR approach in reality.

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Medisur Solutions for March 8th and Beyond

Medisur supports companies in implementing high-impact health prevention initiatives. For International Women's Day, two solutions are particularly well-suited:

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Health Box for Pink October

A prevention and screening box dedicated to women's health, to be deployed in your premises to raise awareness among your female employees throughout the year — not just in October.

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Women's Health Module

Conferences, webinars and workshops led by qualified trainers, to address intimate, gynecological and reproductive health topics for your female employees in a supportive and caring manner.

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Certified trainers and coaches

Carefully selected, our expert speakers bring their know-how and good humor to provide quality support.

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Intervention throughout France

We operate throughout the country, including its overseas territories. There are no geographical limits to health prevention.

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QUALIOPI Certification

Our courses are Qualiopi certified, guaranteeing educational quality and the possibility of funding by your OPCO.

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+3,500 client companies

From SMEs to large groups, Medisur has been the trusted partner of thousands of French companies for over 10 years.

Vanessa Aguettaz, Responsable Santé Medisur

Vanessa Aguettaz

Health Manager — Medisur

Are you looking to organize a women's health awareness campaign in your company for March 8th or throughout the year? Vanessa can help you define your program.

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Take Action for March 8, 2026

Don't make March 8th just a day for communication. Make it a real opportunity for health prevention for your female employees. Medisur supports you with turnkey solutions that are certified and deployable throughout France.

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