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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2018:
On 8 March 2018, women
from all walks of life and
faith came together to
celebrate International
Women’s Day which was
held at the Hyson Green
Community Centre.
International Women’s
Day (March 8) is a global
day celebrating the social,
economic, cultural and
political achievements of
women. The day also marks a
call to action for accelerating
gender parity.
Facilitated by Valentine
Nkoyo of Mojatu Foundation,
this year, attendees ‘Pressed
for Progress’ with an array
of information stalls and
inspiring speeches by
Councillors Neghat Khan,
Merlita Bryan, Carole Jones
and other women who are
examples of women who
have ‘Pressed for Progress’
and made significant strides
in their lives.
The event also included a
fashion show, information
stalls, awards ceremony and
workshops delivered by Self
Help Nottingham and Blue
Mountain Women. Attendees
were treated to delicious
meals drawn from African,
Caribbean and Asian cuisines.
The event was organised
by 11-Tech-18, funded by
Nottingham Equal and
supported by Nottingham
City Council, Nottingham
Women’s Centre, Self Help
UK, Global Sistaz United and
Mojatu Foundation.