Some of us are Mothers, Some of us are Daughters; together we are all SISTERS
Saturday 8th March 2008 from 10am-4pm
The Laburnum Centre, Lyon Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1UX
International Women’s Day is, as it says, an International event, In fact in many countries it is a public holiday.
Arun International Women’s Day Group is a group of [...]
Entries from February 2008
29 February 2008
“Bread and Roses” Arun International Women’s Day
29 February 2008
“Women of Havering”, an International Women’s Day Celebration!
International Women’s Day Tuesday 11th March 2008, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Town Hall Council Chambers, Romford.
For the first time Havering Council is hosting a borough-wide International Women’s Day event to celebrate local women’s achievements and their contribution to the community of Havering!
The event will include presentations from Havering’s Mayor and the Chief [...]
29 February 2008
TUC International Women’s Day, Evening Reception
Monday 10th March 2008 from 18:00 to 20:30
The trade union movement celebrates International Women’s Day and reflects on the challenges of globalisation for women.
Guest speakers include Women’s Minister Harriet Harman MP, with Latin grooves provided by Manteca.
Congress House, London
Tottenham Court Tube Station
Fully Accessible
For more details contact Aisha Latif, SFPA Project Assistant, on 020 [...]
29 February 2008
International Women’s Day Event Bradford
Bradford and District Women’s Forum once again celebrates International Women’s Day this year on Saturday 8th March from 12 until 4pm at Bradford Cathedral.
Come and join the fun at the free event.
There will be plenty of activities, information and performances.
Be A Bradford Bag Lady and join the plastic bag amnesty! Simply turn up with your [...]
28 February 2008
Brighton & Hove International Women’s Day Events
A week of events for celebrating IWD in Brighton & Hove
6th – 12th March 2008
International Women’s Day (IWD) group is a non-profit organisation working to celebrate and support the diversity and achievements of women. This is done through the arts, workshops, talks, networking, debate, participating projects and organisations. IWD has been celebrated on
8th March since [...]
28 February 2008
‘Shaping Progress’ International Women’s Day Event Barking and Degenham
The annual celebration of International Women’s Day will take place on Monday 10 March 2008 at the Barking Learning Centre and Barking Town Hall.
Registration begins at 9.15am, with the main programme commencing at 10am.
International Women’s Day, 8 March, is a global day of celebration – recognising the achievement and contribution of women to society – [...]
28 February 2008
International Women’s Day campaign marks 6 year anniversary of the kidnap of Ingrid Betancourt
It is vitally important to maintain the pressure on all parties to accelerate the release of Betancourt and the other kidnap victims.
Green Principal Speaker Dr. Derek Wall is backing the international campaign on International Women’s Day 2008, organised by Patricia Penna, the wife of Brazilian Green Party President José Luiz Penna, to call for the [...]
28 February 2008
“Dare to Dream” Northampton BC Women’s Forum International Women’s Day 2008
Each year NBC’s Community Forums recognise International Women’s Day by organising an event which is open to existing Forum members and other women too.
Saturday 29th March 2008 a morning of inspirational speaking, networking and workshop activity.
Arrive from 9.30am, find some tea and coffee, cake and fruit and enjoy some networking, before the first [...]
28 February 2008
International Women’s Day 2008 City University
7 March 2008, 12 – 14.30
Free Complementary Health Taster Sessions:
Back by popular demand, 20 minutes complementary therapy sessions will be offered to staff. Come and try Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Acupuncture, Reflexology, and Reiki.
To book a free 20 minute slot for one of these therapies please see contact details below. [...]
28 February 2008
International Women’s Day 2008 in Bradley Stoke, Bristol
International Women’s Day is an occasion marked by women’s groups around the world. It’s a day when women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day.
Friday 7 March 2008 – 7pm to 9pm
SPRING FASHION SHOW at the Bradley Stoke Community [...]
28 February 2008
International Women’s Day Event at Manchester Town Hall – FREE
This year as in previous years, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day at the Town Hall. We hope this year’s event will be bigger and bolder with themed rooms on topics of interest and will be held on Saturday the 8th of March between 1 and 4pm.
The free event is aimed at women [...]
28 February 2008
Women Are Doing It … Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
12th – 21st March 2008
The Ritzy, Clapham Picture House, Gate Cinema, Greenwich Picturehouse, Renoir, ICA – http://www.hrw.org/iff
From 12-21st March, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival (HRWIFF) returns to six cinemas across London with a programme of 23 eye-opening and inspiring documentary and feature films that dig beneath the surface of stories from 19 [...]
28 February 2008
Reclaim The Night North – Manchester 1st March 2008
The details for this Stop Violence Against Women National Demo are as follows:
* Banner Making – All day at the University of Manchester Union (Sackville Street)
* Demo – Women Only (including trans women) congregate at 6pm, Sackville Street
* Demo – For men and friends (open gender) who want to end violence against women will also [...]
28 February 2008
ONE MILLION AFGHAN WOMEN across all provinces will MARCH FOR PEACE
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, at 10am
They believe only Afghans can stop the violence against other Afghans. They want to stop the killing of their sons, husbands, brothers, fathers and families.
They have taken their cue from two ordinary women in Ireland who, in the 1970s, grew angry because Irish were killing Irish. These women [...]
28 February 2008
Love Button – Feb 29@RVT – Benefit for MWR
Putting the fun into fundraiser this is a night for Million Women Rise.
Expect comedy, poetry, live music and as the girls, their gay guests and their transfabulous friends take over the RVT for a magical Feb 29.
The night’s performers are Drag King Sexy Lexy, circus duo Switch, OPC and Saria [...]
28 February 2008
MWR Day of Action
1st March 10.30 am – 4.30pm
Meet at 52 club Bonham Carter House, 52 Gower Street, WC1, nearest tube Goodge Street (northern line) Meet here for flyers The 52 club has sauna and swimming facilities that can be used throughout the day
10.30 – 4pm Banner Making for the march (please remember to take your placard home [...]
28 February 2008
IWD Celebrations to honour the courage and achievements of Iranian women under oppression
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd.htm
http://www.aciiran.com/iwd_program.htm
8 March 2008 – registeration 14:00 start 14:30 – 17:00
Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ (Paddington Underground)
Faced with social and legal discrimination, as well as cultural barriers, in achieving their equal rights Iranian women have found creative and inspirational ways of working to bring about change. Despite facing extreme, many times violent, opposition [...]
26 February 2008
London Festival of Black Female Voices 2008
Date: 15th March 2008
Time: Doors Open at 6.45pm Show starts at 7.30pm
Cost: £12.00
Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, London , N15 4RX
Evening of oral traditions – poetry, storytelling and song
Variety of artistes performing original material and cover songs, styles ranging across calypso, soca, reggae, R&B jazz, soul, opera, spiritual, [...]
26 February 2008
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hillingdon Womens Centre
On Saturday 8th March 2008 from 12-6pm
Hillingdon Womens Centre, 333 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middx UB10 9JU
Tarot Card reading, Holisitic therapy, Henna painting, Raffles and lots more…
Please bring some food and drink to share
Women Only, Details: 01895 – 259578
26 February 2008
Thinkingwomen Manchester event – Ethical Shopping: Who Foots the Bill?
Here are full details on the next Thinkingwomen event. Please forward round your networks and make this event a busy one, particularly as Rozalina has travelled from Bulgaria to share her experiences as a homeworker with us.
Ethical Shopping: Who Foots the Bill?
* Kate Byron, Women Working Worldwide and Ruth Bergan, Homeworkers Worldwide
* [...]
