Northern TUC takes International Women’s Day regional
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The first International Women’s Day was run in 1911 so in just a few years time 2011 sees the IWD Global Centenary. In some countries like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria International Women’s Day is a national holiday.
Ahead of International Women’s Day on the 8th March the Northern TUC are doing their bit to add to the 162 events over 18 countries currently planned and are preparing to hold a regional event to celebrate ‘Women in the World and Women in the Region’.
The event will be held on Saturday 7th March with a busy agenda, including inspirational speakers from Palestine, Colombia and Burma.
Please make this a date for your diary with further details to follow closer to the event. If you would like to register your interest please contact Ananthi Parkin at aparkin@tuc.org.uk
http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/tuc-15934-f0.cfm
