2008 International Women’s Day – Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture

For over 90 years, International Women’s Day has overcome cultural, linguistic and political barriers to unify people in the fight for human rights, equality, development and peace.
Endorsed by the United Nations, International Women’s Day marks a day for communities around the world to reflect on the social, political and legislative successes which have significantly [...]

Supporting women’s rights: A call to action

Speech by Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, to the Gender and Development Network
Thank you. I’d like to begin by saying what an honour it is to share a platform with Professor Gita Sen. I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone in the room in saying that your passion for women’s rights [...]

Sexual Apartheid, Political Islam and Women’s Rights – videos

To see video of speeches at the March 10 seminar commemorating International Women’s Day including:
Maryam Namazie’s speech entitled:
* Challenges facing the women’s liberation movement (Transcript is here)
Mina Ahadi’s speech entitled:
* Significance of hejab and stoning for political Islam and the resistance against it
Houzan Mahmoud’s speech entitled:
* Women pioneering the struggle for secularism and ending gender [...]

IBW Film Festival Review

Following our recent meeting with Sylviane Rano, co-founder of IBW, where she talked passionately of her mission, I was pleased to see that the three-day long festival kept its promises.
Friday evening saw a committed audience (95% of whom, expectedly, were black women) bring support to IBW’s positive action, and watch Talk To Me, directed by [...]

Women Leading The Community

Images of Black Women
in Association with 100 Black Men of London
An inspiring double bill followed by a panel discussion that features Sybil Phoenix & Gerty Archimède stories.
The documentaries draw attention to similarities and differences between black women’s fight against discrimination in France and the UK.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
* Sybil Phoenix
* Patrick Lozès
DATE: Saturday 29 March 2008
TIME: [...]

IWD debates House of Lords and Commons and reference to Rape Crisis

International Women’s Day Debate in the House of Commons
A transcript of the debate can be read on the ‘they work for you’ web site at http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2008-03-06a.1931.0&m=1971
Extract re Rape Crisis Centres:
Barbara Follett (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Government Equalities Office)
“ … I must mention violence against women and, in particular, rape crisis centres. I am pleased that we have [...]

In celebration of all Sisters

Women only event at CLUB E3, 562a Mile End Road, E3 4HP
Sunday 23rd March – 8pm till late
An evening of musical entertainment
£8 before 11 pm
Contact 07956 239 093

In Celebration of My Sisters – now in its 12th year

Sister Village – Saturday 22 March 2008 from 1pm
Royal Festival Hall – Free
Enjoy a special Sister Village, featuring an array of stalls, jewellery, books and clothing, all owned and operated by women.
From 2pm-7pm, enjoy fashion shows, make-up demonstrations, poetry and jazz from the Myke Masters band.
Author Beverley East reads from her book Reaper of Souls [...]

Women’s Films for March at the Cine Club Latin American House

Lucía
13 March 7:00 pm
£2 / £1 members
Lucía is an anthology film that tells the stories of three Lucías, one in 1895, when the Cubans fought for independence from the Spaniards; other in 1933, when Cuban popular resistance against the dictator Geraldo Machado resulted in failure; and the third in 196-, in the aftermath of the [...]

Royal Association for the Deaf BME International Women’s Day Event

Royal Association for the Deaf (RAD) BME service working together with DeafPLUS (Ealing) is providing a small event called “International Women’s Day”
This will include:
* Speech about “What is International Women’s Day?”
* Role models describing their life
* Light buffet provided
We are currently looking for one more Deaf Ethnic woman to talk about their life and to [...]

Celebrating Women in Publishing

An International Women’s Month Event sponsored by Pearson PLC
Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Month with this exciting event.
Thursday 13 March 2008 from 6-9pm
Pearson Plc, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Precious is celebrating women in publishing by giving you this rare opportunity to hear from award winning author Bernardine Evaristo and Guardian writer and author [...]

What Women Have Done For Us All

International Women’s Day Conference 2008
Exmouth Market Centre, 24, Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE
15th March 2008 from 10am-4.30pm
£25 / £15 Concessions (with lunch)
In fields such as health, education and politics, and in every part of the community, women have made a remarkable contribution to social change.
Legacy! Explores the work of significant figures like Mary Ward (a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

International Women’s Day Event Barking and Dagenham

Monday 10 March 2008, 10am
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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Waltham Forest Asian Women’s Network

Ladies Come And Enjoy Our “International Women’s Day” Fun Event
On Saturday 8th March 2008 from 6.30-9.30pm
International Entertainment & Food.
Celebrating Some Of Our Local Women’s Achievements
Venue: Waltham Forest College, 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB.
Buses: 275 & 123. Nearest tube; Walthamstow Central Station.
Stunning performances by the Award Winning’Flash Dancers’, drama and dance by WF College [...]

Four Faces of Women – celebrating International Women’s Day

Saturday 8th March 2008 from 09:30 – 17:00
Global Co-operation House, 65 Pound Lane, Willesden Green, London NW10
A one-day event for women exploring the Eternal, Traditional, Modern and Shakti face of Woman.
Why A Day Of Reflection And Exploration Specifically For Women?
Equality in our societies doesn’t have to mean that women and men are [...]