International Womens Day – Empowering women around the world! International Womens Day is marked on March 8th every year. This day is celebrated across the world with the focus on celebrating women’s economic, political and social achievements. Also celebrating the vital role women play in security for their families, communities and countries as a whole. If you are a woman, or is a strong supporter for all the women out there, you must be interested in the events that are happening around the world. Here is a list of events for International Womens Day to mark down on your calendar.
International Womens Day Events
Events in Australia
Date & Time: March 8, 09:30 to 14:00
Event: Celebrating International Womens Day
About: Join for this free, fun event. Everyone is welcome! Free activities include Yoga, dance, Tai Chi, make-up classes, craft activities, free lunch, lucky draw prizes, face painting & jumping castle for the kids and much more!
Venue: Woodstock Community Center – 22 Church Street, Burwood NSW, 2134
Events in Canada
Date & Time: March 8, 17:00 to 20:00
Event: Malton’s International Womens Day
About: Malton is putting on an incredible evening celebrating 101 years of International Womens Day. Evening will be filled with poetry, dancers, live music, drama, a networking session (Tea & Talk) and a free women’s only Ai Chi session!
Venue: Malton Neighborhood Services – 3540 Morning Star Drive, L4T1Y2
Events in Egypt
Date & Time: March 8, 12:00 to March 9, 23:55
Event: Writing stories about “Women’s Domination” is important to understand how different sexes from different cultures define and feel towards such fact. The competition is open to anyone (male or female) above 16 years of age.
Venue: The Forgotten Writers Foundation – Alexandria, 00000
Events in Germany
Date & Time: March 8, 18:00 to 22:00
Event: Ladies Lounge Legere
About: Ladies lounge Legere where women come together to share the special day
Venue: Network – Hannover, 3016
Events in Ireland
Date & Time: March 8, 12:30 to 13:30
Event: International Womens Day Brunch
About: Offaly Domestic Violence are holding an International Womens Day Brunch to recognize women who have survived domestic abuse and violence.
Venue: Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services
Events in Kenya
Date & Time: March 8, 8:00 to March 10, 23:55
Event: International Womens Day
About: The event is scheduled to start at 8:00 in the morning with a procession from the graduation square where the first speech will be done by the association’s President. There after students will walk within Maseno University and its environments, giving speeches at designated stop overs to enlighten the Maseno community. During the procession members will be giving out flyers, brochures and other Information Educational Communication materials. Later the Dean of students will address students then invite elite women to address the students.
Venue: Graduation Square, Maseno University – Kisumu, 40105
Events in Malaysia
Date & Time: March 8, 19:00 to 23:00
Event: Stand Out
About: Join at DoPPel Kafe to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March this year. The evening presents Kuala Lumpur’s foremost female filmmakers, musicians & poets. There will be READINGS by Bernice Chauly, Elaine Foster, Jasmine Low with PERFORMANCES by Senoritas and Taysha’s Ink.
Venue: Doppel Kafe @ Central Market Annexe – Kuala Lumpur, 50050
Events in Papua New Guinea
Date & Time: March 8, 10:00 to 11:00
Event: IWD Celebration
About: Morning Tea/Celebration of women
Venue: Moale Haus Conference Room – Waigani
Events in Spain
Date & Time: March 8, 19:00 to 21:00
Event: Costa Women Evening
About: A day to celebrate International Womens Day with the diverse, multicultural and beautiful Costa women’s members. Connecting girls and women, inspiring futures.
Venue: The Loft, Calahonda – Malaga
Events in USA
Date & Time: March 8, 17:00 to 20:00
Event: International Womens Day Happy Hour
About: Celebrate International Womens Day @ Ozio Rooftop and get a free martini from 5:00 to 6:00 in the evening.
Venue: Ozio Rooftop – 1813 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
These are only a few events that will be happening around the world for International Womens Day. Make sure you get involved in these events to celebrate women all over the world. Happy International Womens Day!