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Nottingham connected News & Sports 9 International Women’s Day - Bvy Angela Wathoni 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. Everyone has a part to play - all the time, everywhere. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first​ I ​ WD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Prior to this the​ Socialist Party of America, United Kingdom’s Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women’s equality. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance drives a better working world. Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter. The future is exciting. Let’s build a gender-balanced world. FEMPOWERMENT EVENT To celebrate International Women’s Day #BalanceforBetter Friday 8 th March 2019 | 9.30 am - 3.00 pm Register At Hyson Green Community Centre 37A Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6BE New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Blvd, Notts NG7 6BE FREE EVENT Women from all backgrounds welcome COME AND ENJOY Inspirational speeches | Meeting new friends Stalls | Entertainment FREE FOOD FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: [email protected] Nottingham Equal: 01159607766 Designed and printed by Mojatu