International Women's Day

3 March 2023

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on 8 March, arising out of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and Europe.

Since then, the growing International Women’s Day movement has helped make IWD a central point of action to build support for women’s rights and their full participation in the economy, politics, community and everyday life. There are many events happening to celebrate, including the ones below.

The Women’s Cottage is hosting a light lunch on Wednesday, 8 March from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the Hawkesbury Leisure and Learning Centre with entertainment by Womensong, children welcome. This is a free event, call 45784190 for more enquiries www.facebook.com/pages/category/non-profit/The-Womens-Cottage-194124280711819

North Richmond Community Centre will host a free celebration, chat and coffee, cookies and craft morning on Wednesday, 8 March 10am to midday at North Richmond Community Centre, everyone welcome. This a free event, call 45713748 for enquiries www.facebook.com/NorthRichmondCommunityCentre

Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services are hosting an event at the Crowne Plaza Windsor. Bookings essential 4573922 or community@hcos.org.au or www.facebook.com/HCOSKurrajong