International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8, March, however actions will run all through the month to mark the second, together with workshops, talks and coaching alternatives for Lambeth residents.
Cllr Claire Holland OBE, the Leader of Lambeth Council, stated: “While a lot progress has been made on the march to gender equality, there may be nonetheless a protracted technique to go till now we have parity, and in a lot of the world ladies nonetheless face discrimination.
“The programme of occasions that each the council and our group create alternatives for us to hitch as a group to study, share and make progress.
“I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the organisation of Lambeth’s International Women’s Day programme and encourage our residents to sign up and join the events planned.”
Highlights embrace:
- International Women’s Pamper Day, St Mark’s Church, Kennington with the Gaia Centre and companions. Wellbeing actions, therapeutic massage, manicures and lunch. Free to attend. No registration required. Friday 6 March, 11am to 2.30pm.
- Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette & Socialist discuss on Tuesday 10 March from 7pm to eight.30pm at Carnegie Library in Herne Hill
- International Women’s Day occasion with artists Fiona Freund & Lise Meyrick on Thursday 12 March from 6pm to 8pm at Brixton Library. To e-book on-line go to eventbrite.
- Lambeth Archives – ‘Sisterhood’ Exhibition that includes 76 artists on the Lambeth Archives in Brixton Hill now open till March 31. For exhibition particulars go to southlondonwomenartists.co.uk
- Bystander Intervention Workshop, led by Neighbourhood Watch, on Thursday 19 March from 12.30pm to 2.30pm in Strides Wincott Street Hub in Kennington. Learn methods to safely intervene when witnessing harassment. To e-book go to eventbrite.co.uk.
- Capacity Building, led by the Lambeth Community Hubs Network, providing ladies tailor-made one to 1 help protecting technique, finance and networking. For extra data go to www.lambethhubs.com or e-mail info@lambethhubs.com
