227 - International Women's Day 2024 đ«¶
While International Womenâs Day (IWD) isnât until next Friday (March 8th), thereâs a lot of ways to âinspire inclusionâ between now and then. Hereâs a weekâs worth of events and resources to get you startedâŠ
Saturday, March 2 đïž
The South London Community Resource Centre invites women of all ages (starting from 11 years old) to come out Saturday, March 2nd from 6-9pm for a free event featuring food, fashion, music and workshops on women's empowerment, cultural exchange, and community building! Learn more here â
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Sunday, March 3 đ
We couldnât find any events for SundayâŠso why not curl up with one of these books on Womenâs History from the London Public Library?!
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Monday, March 4 âĄïž
All Women L.E.A.D host their IWD event Monday, March 4th; encouraging women to "Take Your Placeâ with guests Jully Black, Mo Hagan, Francoise Mbabazi, Surria Fadel, Mojdeh Cox, DJ Zahra Habib and an opening ceremony by Mary Lou Smoke. Learn more/register â
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Tuesday, March 5 đŁïž
No events (that we could find) for today, so why not read up on the 18 local women featured in Dr. Jean Hewittâs 2012 book âVoices of Change: London Women of the Second Wave, 1960-1985.â (Available from the LPL here)
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Wednesday, March 6 đ»
TechAlliance, London Chamber of Commerce and JA Southwestern Ontario bring Melissa Sarriffodeen to Bellamere Winery & Event Centre on Wednesday, March 6th for a talk about her âjourney building one of Canada's largest technology education organizations aimed at increasing diversity in the tech industry.â Learn more/register â
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Thursday, March 7 đ
Brescia welcomes alumna and Hockey Canada CEO, Katherine Henderson on Thursday, March 7th for an evening address (preceded by a reception) on inspiring inclusion withinâand beyondâthe world of sport. Learn more/register â
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Friday, March 8 đ
The 24th Annual International Womenâs Day Breakfast from the London Abused Womenâs Centre returns to RBC Place Friday, March 8th with a slam dunk of a keynote speaker in Olympian and London Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Miranda Ayim. Learn more/register â
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