Today is International Women's Day
The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2012 is Empower Women – End Hunger and Poverty.
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women's full and equal participation.
AUSTRALIA
Date and time: 01 March 2012 18.00
End date: 31 March 2012 17.00
Event: THE BRIGHT, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
About: An exhibition curated as a bright and colourful celebration of female Indigenous artists young and old from across the country. The artworks and the artists have all been chosen to represent an inspirational and powerful group of Australian women.
Venue: Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery 31 Lamrock Avenue , Bondi Beach, 2026
Organization: Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery: Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery is Australia's oldest exhibiting Indigenous art gallery. Since first working with Aboriginal artists in 1981, Coo-ee Gallery has curated and organised more than 300 Indigenous art exhibitions in Australia and overseas involving individual Aboriginal artists and community groups.
http://www.cooeeart.com.au
GRENADA
Date and time: 08 March 2012 4.45 to 6.00
Event: HARMONY THRU MOVEMENT
About: Men, women & children of all-levels welcome! Harmony Thru Movement, is an outdoor yoga session in honour of all the women in our lives! Donations go to Cedars Home for Abused Women. Sign up www.spiceharmony.org
Venue: Camerhogne Park(Rain Location: The Youth Center), Grand Anse
Organization: Spice Harmony Yoga Studio: Spice Harmony Yoga was founded by a mother/daughter team that has a passion for sharing this fruitful practice with their communities
http://www.spiceharmony.org
VIET NAM
Date and time: 06 March 2012 0.00
End date: 12 March 2012 0.00
Event: "WOMEN & INTERNATIONAL TRADE" FAIR
About: A better understanding of International Trade for Vietnamese Women.
Venue: Convention and Exhibition Center, Tan Binh Market (TBECC) - 446 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Convention and Exhibition Center, Tan Binh Market
Event Link
SOUTH AFRICA
Date and time: 08 March 2012 8.00 to 3.30
Event: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FOR YOUNG WOMEN
About: Seminar for Young Women to celebrate achievements and to listen to issues and challenges young women are faced with to achieve their goals and aspirations
Venue: Athlone Civic Centre, Klipfontein Road, Athlone,, Cape Town, 8001
Organization: City of Cape Town: Social Development and Early Childhood Development is a Directorate of the City of Cape Town that creates enabling environments for communities to better their lives.
https//www.capetown.gov.za
GUATEMALA
Date and time: 08 March 2012 19.00
End date: 10 March 2012 15.00
Event: CONNECTING WOMEN - INSPIRING CHANGE
About: Spoken word presentation on IWD Mayan Women's Leadership Assembly Screening of documentary Justicia Para Mi Hermana with the director Public festivities including music, demonstrations, exhibits, sales, and theater
Venue: Casa Kaqchiquel, Calle 14 Febrero, Panajachel
Organization: Thirteen Threads (Oxlajuj B'atz'): The mission of Oxlajuj B'atz is to facilitate processes for Maya women artisans to bring about change, through their own efforts, that will alleviate the adverse effects of poverty and improve their quality of life. Our mission is guided by the principles of harmony, democracy, and sustainability.
http://www.thirteenthreads.org
NORWAY
Date and time: 01 March 2012 9.00
End date: 09 March 2012 19.00
Event: ARCTIC WOMEN'S CHALLENGE
About: The first and only multi-national team of women from Dubai, Oman and Hong Kong at 78 degrees north in the Arctic on IWD !
Venue: Norwegian Arctic Circle, Svalbard
Organization: Mountain High: Adventure challenges for women aligned with Humanitarian causes
http://www.mountainhighme.com
INDIA
Date and time: 07 March 2012 11.00
End date: 08 March 2012 15.00
Event: SEMINAR ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
About: we arrange open discuss, declamation contest
Venue: Nehru Yuva Kendra Patiala, Patiala, 147001
Organization: youth federation of india: a social welfare organigation since 1998, doing work in very remote village area. a youth organigation
http://www.nyks.org
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