WHIN Celebrates International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on March 8 to honour women’s actions and achievements.

On 19 March 1911 over a million European women united in calling for the right of women to vote, work and hold public office. The rally was motivated by a protest held in New York in 1908, organised by the Women’s Social and Political Union to rebel against poor working conditions and child labour. The women wore the colours of green (hope and new life), violet (dignity and self respect) and white (purity).

In 1910 an international conference of women voted to celebrate IWD around the world each year on March 8.

Without gender equality, women will continue to struggle to fully participate in the economic, social and political life of their countries. WHIN’s mission is to advocate, enable, mediate and embody so that all women in Melbourne’s northern region have voice, choice and power in all aspects of their health and wellbeing.

Women in the North Go to the Movies – Celebrating IWD with WHIN

To celebrate International Women’s Day, WHIN is again holding the popular event Women in the North Go to the Movies for women in the Northern Metropolitan Region.

This year we are showing The Iron Lady, a film following former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, through her personal and political life - defying the barriers of gender and class. The film stars Meryl Streep who won a Best Actor Oscar for her role.

Our special guest at the event will be Kris Pavlidis, Councillor with Whittlesea and Kangan TAFE Lecturer, who will speak about women's representation in politics at all levels.

This is a women's only, member's event. If you are a member of WHIN you can contact us on 94841666 to get your free ticket. If you're not a member, you can join WHIN on line so you are eligible.