IWD Events 2011

Here is but a few events marking International Women's Day, March 8th 2011

Say No - 2nd Annual Unite Join Women on the Bridge

On March 8, men and women around the world will unite on bridges near them, calling for peace, in solidarity with women in Afghanistan and elsewhere who are marginalized in their country’s peace processes.

Please visit their main page to participate.

Our City, Our Services, Our Future

International Women's Day in Toronto. IWD has been celebrated for more than 100 years. In Toronto, IWD has traditionally been a rally and march, and is organized by a committee of social justice, labour, health and women's rights activists.

Please join the facebook page to participate.






Massachusetts White Ribbon Day

As part of their Week of Local Proclamations (4th - 11th) MWRD is linking with The United Nations Secretary General’s new campaign UNited to End Violence Against Women, which is celebrated on International Women’s Day, March 8th.

 White Ribbon Alliance Global Dinner Party

(hold) dinner parties on or around International Women’s Day to advocate for maternal and newborn health.

Please visit their website for more information.

Events posted by CUPE can be found here.

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) and Ryerson University Health Promotion present a free screening of No Numbers; Identity beyond measure.

For more information see: http://www.nonumbers.ca/HOME.html

Please post more events in the comments.