Celebrate Women for International Women’s Day

Written by on February 29, 2016

 

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Around the globe on March 8th International Women’s Day will celebrate the achievements of women socially, economically, culturally and politically.  This is a special day as it is a time to reflect on the progress made by women, to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities, and to call for more change for women who still do not have the same opportunities and rights as us in the UK.

Every year International Women’s Day grows in strength and is now an official holiday in some countries.  Since 1975, when it was designated as an International Women’s Year by the United Nations, women’s organisations and groups have organised events to honour  women’s advancements.

International-Womens-DayI shall be holding such an event at the beautiful Niland Centre in Bushey on Saturday 12th March at 2.00pm – 5.30pm.  My intention is to celebrate and honour women for International Women’s Day by reflecting on the inspirational women who have influenced us; that could be anyone from our Grandma to somebody like Emily Pankhurst who enabled women to get the vote.

Are you interested in joining an inspirational afternoon that celebrates women? We will reflect on all the positive things about being a woman, we will share our own experiences and pearls of wisdom which may have been passed down from our ancestors through the generations, and also listen to a guest speaker who will be talking to us about some courageous women. It will be important also to remember the women who are still discriminated against, who are still subject to violence, trafficking, sexual and other types of exploitation.

Do get in touch with me if you would like to book a place on this special afternoon.

Only £34 for participation, inclusive of refreshments.

Claire                                                                                                                      

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