“Government support for IWD is a Radical Feminist Plot to subvert women’s gender roles”!!

International Women’s Day: Code for ‘Advancing Radical Feminism Around the Globe’
Eagle Forum, a leading pro-family organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly, author of Feminist Fantasies, condemns the U.S. Government’s endorsement of the worldwide feminist event, International Women’s Day (IWD). According to its website, IWD is a “global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring [...]

WOZA Members Beaten in the Streets of Bulawayo on International Women’s Day

Over 1,000 members of WOZA and MOZA marched through the streets of Bulawayo
today to commemorate International Women’s Day.
The peaceful protesters, who were carrying balloons, were met by riot police after four blocks and viciously beaten. Over 50 members received medical attention for injuries caused by the assault.
The aim of this march was to exhort [...]

National tour of Palestinian Women 2008

10 Palestinian women coming to Britain to talk about their lives for International Women’s Day
Women from all over the Palestinian West Bank bring their stories to enrich twinning links all over England
The Britain Palestine Twinning Network is organising an exciting speaking tour at the time of International Women’s Day in March 2008. The first of [...]

On this International Women’s Day, let us resolve to unite in this mission

UN calls on member states to ‘invest in women and girls
Noting that “progress for women is progress for all,” the United Nations is urging the world to invest in its women and girls.
In a statement released ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrated Saturday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon lamented the gap too often seen between [...]

Help make a difference for Mao Hengfeng on International Women’s Day!

This March 8, take action on behalf of Mao and help promote women’s and petitioners’ rights in China. Abusive tactics and detention in illegal jails and psychiatric hospitals await people such as Mao, who have merely attempted to exercise their human rights.
International Women’s Day is a global event connecting all women around the world. Thousands [...]

Million Women Rise photos

By “JudyGr”
the F Word pool
Various from flickr
Some photos of women’s banners taken on a cheap mobile phone*
More MWR photos on Pam Isherwood’s website
Plus a video on youtube with links to others
By Tania
Great photos and articles on women’s space

* please let me know if I have wrongly identified you or let me know where I [...]

More Coaches Grays, Hebden Bridge, Lincoln

Grays, Essex
Coach leaving Grays town centre at 11am. For info or tickets phone South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre on 01375 381322 or email rebekah@sericc.org.uk
Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Mytholmroyd
Coach picking up at all three places. For information and coach tickets, please contact Emma on 077423 50739
Lincoln
Coaches to London from Unity Square. [...]

International Women’s Day Environmental Fair at Bradford Cathedral

International Women’s Day fair with an Environmental theme
– stalls, stage performances including a fashion show (with a difference?!); activities for children; raffle with a top prize of a weekend for two in the Lake District.
Entrance is free on production of six plastic carrier bags!
Sat 8 Mar 2008 from 12:00 to 16:00
Bradford Cathedral, 1 [...]

Forever Changes…the changing lives of women in Argyll

Argyll W@W IWD event:
8th March 2008 from 10:00 to 15:00
Public Hall, Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig
Come along and find out more about International Women’s Day – celebrated by women world-wide. Contribute to this special celebration and help us tell the story of how women’s lives and roles have changed over the years, identify the lessons learnt and [...]

ACTSAs Rally for Dignity! and Democracy in Zimbabwe

08 March 2008 from 12:00 to 13:30
Trafalgar Square, London
Action for South Africa (ACTSA) is celebrating and highlighting the struggle for dignity, democracy and basic human rights in Zimbabwe and the key role that women are playing in this rally corresponding with International Women’s Day.
Three weeks ahead of elections, it is a chance to support [...]

International Women’s Day Event Durham

Saturday, 8th March 2008
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crook Cricket Club
Free
There will be demonstrations from Wear Valley Basketball Team, Willington Ladies Cricket Team, Supreme Beauty and others as well as a host of stalls and stands for women of all ages.
Contact: Karen Bevan 01388 765927 / karen.bevan@crookcp.org.uk
http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/dccevent.nsf/vweek/610B936469C8833E802573E90042F7BD?OpenDocument&subject=International+Women’s+Day+Event

Youth celebration for International Women’s Day Richmond

Young women are invited to bring their friends and family to a free event at Heatham House in Twickenham on Saturday 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day.
Richmond Council’s Integrated Youth Support will host an afternoon of activities and entertainment to inspire and celebrate the contribution of women to society.
The Youth Centre will feature displays [...]

North West Regional Youth Work Unit and Work with Girls and Young Women Network

International Women’s Day
Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Didsbury Campus
Date: 8th March 2008
Time: 9.30 – 4.00
Why Girls Work? are girls doing it all, not having it all?
An opportunity for youth workers who identify as women to debate issues, and share good practice and practical ideas to inform and support their work with girls and young [...]

International Young Women’s Day Event for young women and girls in Newcastle

Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
Date: 8th March 2008
Time: 2pm – 7pm
For any young women aged 13 to 19 years
2pm – 3pm performance
3pm – 5pm workshops, including Drama, Band in a Day, Hair & Beauty, Airbrush Tattoos, Henna, Cheerleading
5pm – 7pm kareoke
7pm – 9pm DJ
Contact West End Women & Girls Centre Stephenson Building 173 [...]

Women through the Ages – International Women’s Day Boscombe

To celebrate International Women’s Day you are invited to join the women of our community on Saturday 8th March, 12pm – 5pm at AFC Bournemouth, Kings Park, Boscombe.
International Women’s Day has been honoured and celebrated around the world, from a tradition that stretches back thorough at least nine decades, representing of struggle for equality, justice, [...]

International Women’s Day rally, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

March 2008 / Saturday 8th / 1.30pm
Free entry!
This event is free – simply turn up!
To mark international women’s day, a rally will be held in Guildhall Square in Portsmouth – everyone is invited to attend!
Speakers will include:
Lindsey German, Convenor Stop the War Coalition;
Bobby Noyes, President Southampton Trades Council;
Sue James, World Development Movement;
Penny Foskett, Secretary Portsmouth [...]

International Women’s Day Women’s Festival Merseyside including a Reclaim the Night March

Saturday 8th March from 10am till 4.30pm
The Britannia Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh Place L3
Free for all women accross merseyside.
Workshops, fun, music, art activities, stalls, therapies, treats, discussions and much more. Also there will be a matinee showing of “The Vagina Monologues” tickets available on the door
Event sponsored by MTUC
Women Supporting Women
10am till 11pm
Kensington [...]

Tongues on Fire: 10th Annual Asian Women’s Film Festival – experiences beyond bollywood

Saturday, 08 March 2008
18:00 Opening Gala Premiere : Hope and A Little Sugar
Followed by Q&A with Special Guests Director Tanuja Chandra and Actress Mahima Chaudhry
Sunday, 09 March 2008
19:00 Opening Gala Special Screening : The World Unseen
Followed by Q&A with Director Shamim Sharif and Producer Hanan Kattan
Monday, 10 March 2008
08:00 REEL WOMEN: Reflections from 10 [...]

Faslane Peace Camp presents an International Women’s Day event

8th March 2008 – 1pm at the North Gate of Faslane Naval Base.
Music, Dancing, Poetry and Blockading
Subvert gender stereotypes and defy the macho posturing of the nuclear state – you don’t need a big gun to be powerful!
All genders welcome – dresses on men and bears on women accepted but not compulsory!!
Visit the peace camp [...]

CapitalWoman Advance Registration closed – but you can register for Angela Davis at Central Hall Wesminster at 1pm

Advance registration for capitalwoman2008 on 8th March has now closed.
But you are still welcome to register on the day from 1pm at Central Hall Westminster for an audience with Angela Davis only.
Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For full details of the [...]