World Speech Day 15th March : In 100 Nations
World Speech Day: Celebrating 10 Years of Unexpected Voices
Welcome to World Speech Day (WSD)—a day to celebrate speeches and speech-making, through live and virtual public speaking events across the globe. Since 2015, WSD has inspired people in over 100 countries to speak up, share ideas, and use the simple power of speech to create change.
Each year, on March 15th, event hosts gather students, public speaking enthusiasts, debaters, community leaders, and everyday people who are passionate about making a difference. For our 10th anniversary in 2025, we celebrate “Unexpected Voices: 10 Years of Speaking for the World.” Join us in developing a platform where everyone, not just experts, has a voice that matters.
Explore resources, watch inspiring speeches, or join us in creating your own event. Be part of a movement that believes in change through speech. With WSD, your voice counts.
World Speech Day 2024 Livestream - various world events
WSD 2023 Featured Video
WSD 2023 Canada, Power of Words Academy
World Speech Day Sorbonne, Paris
World Speech Day Japan
World Speech Day 2025
10 Years of Speaking for the World.
World Speech Day 2025 marks a milestone—10 years of giving voice to the world. This year’s theme is “Unexpected Voices: 10 Years of Speaking for the World.”
Since we began, World Speech Day has grown to over 100 nations, creating a global platform for unexpected voices everywhere. A platform to share ideas, stories, and calls for change.
On March 15th, 2025, we’ll celebrate this incredible journey. It’s not just about speeches—it’s about making connections, sparking movements, and inspiring change.
Join us. Create a WSD event. Speak at an event, tune in online, or simply share our message. Because when unexpected voices speak, the world listens.
What is World Speech Day?
World Speech Day, 15th March, is celebrated in some 100 nations through public speaking events large and small: in parliament buildings and school theatre, in village halls to public auditoria – from Mongolia to Mexico. Make a speech, share your ideas, connect to a growing community of global citizens everywhere.
Host an event
Make a speech
Anyone can host a WSD event. Find a space in your school, college, community hall, or office: wherever! Even in a cafe! Release the power of speech making around you. All you need to do is join us!
Everyone has ideas. And everyone can have a voice on World Speech Day. Just one voice can change everything. We reach out to #unexpectedvoices across the globe.
