International Women's Day - 8 March 2012

8 March 2012 marks 101 years since International Women's Day was first celebrated. IWD is a global event which draws attention to both the remarkable accomplishments of women and the discrimination and violence against women that still continues. This year’s theme is Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures and events will be held around Australia during this week.

Despite the progress that has been made towards gender equality in the last 101 years, there is still no place in the world where women enjoy rights and opportunities that are equal to men. On IWD we renew our commitment to the ongoing work towards women's equal participation in economic and political decision-making. We again commit to challenging the scandalous extent of violence against women that continues despite ongoing efforts of individuals, governments and the international community.

Events

NCJWA Vic is holding an International Women’s Day (kosher) brunch on 22 March  at Brighton Yacht Club. The guest speaker will be the Young Australian of the Year, Marita Cheng. Bookings welcome: 03 9523 0535.

The National Australian Women's Alliances (of which NCJWA is a member) will host a joint International Women's Day (IWD) event in Canberra.

Guest Speaker: Ms Louise Maher of ABC Radio

Date: Friday, 2 March 2012

Time: 6pm-9pm

Venue: University House

The Australian National University

Cnr Balmain Cr & Liversidge St

ACTON  ACT 2601

For this and other events go to http://www.equalityrightsalliance.org.au/event/iwd-evening-event-connecting-girls-inspiring-futures

UN Women will hold IWD Breakfasts in each capital city. See www.internationalwomensday.org.au