[1] It was first launched in 2009 and focuses on the promotion of female poets and poetry through collective projects, publications and events.

Women Poets International is a nonprofit foundation started in November 2009 at the Dominican Republic, committed to promoting the work of contemporary female poets internationally through collective projects, and with the social responsibility of sharing messages of respect, self-esteem and nonviolence against women.

[3][5] The festival is celebrated throughout the month of March in different countries and focuses on honoring women through multiple events.

[7][8] The event is celebrated simultaneously in several locations around the globe such as Spain, Canada, USA, Kosovo, and other in Latin America, Asia and Europe.

[2] Many cultural events occur including conferences, workshops, talks, exhibitions, poetry and music recitals, competitions, and concerts.