On International Women’s Day 2025, the WordPress community didn’t just mark the occasion with a message or a banner — they made space for stories, empowerment, and global connection.
Through their Women in WordPress recap, we witnessed a series of meaningful events that showcased not only the contributions of women in tech but also the strength of inclusive, open-source communities.
From panel discussions and workshops to interviews and mentorship sessions, WordPress organizers across continents came together to highlight the voices and journeys of women in the ecosystem. These events weren’t about token representation — they were about celebrating real impact, leadership, and progress. They were about visibility, support, and community.
We salute WordPress for doing more than just “acknowledging” the day. They created space. They opened doors. And, importantly, they showed how tech communities can and should be inclusive by design — not just in theory, but in practice.
Why Initiatives Like This Matter
Representation in tech still has a long way to go. While more women are entering the field, systemic barriers remain. Events like those hosted by WordPress do more than spotlight individual success stories — they inspire others to join, to lead, and to stay. They tell young women and marginalized voices that this space belongs to them, too.
It’s also a reminder that the open-source world thrives on collaboration and diverse perspectives. When everyone is given a voice, we build better tools, stronger communities, and a more creative future.
Our Hope Moving Forward
We hope this is just the beginning. We hope to see more initiatives like this — not only from WordPress, but from every tech community that believes in inclusion and accessibility. Let’s turn these moments into movements. Let’s support mentorship programs, highlight diverse contributors, and make inclusion a continuous practice, not a once-a-year event.
To the WordPress community: thank you for setting a beautiful example. And to every woman building, leading, designing, coding, writing, and organizing — we see you, we celebrate you, and we’re cheering you on.
P.S. We also hope the community finds a talented member to help design the logo for WordPress Campus Connect. It’s a great opportunity to contribute creatively to an initiative that brings students and open source together.