International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8, March, but activities will run throughout the month to mark the moment, including workshops, talks and training opportunities for Lambeth residents.
Cllr Claire Holland OBE, the Leader of Lambeth Council, said: “While much progress has been made on the march to gender equality, there is still a long way to go until we have parity, and in much of the world women still face discrimination.
“The programme of events that both the council and our community create opportunities for us to join as a community to learn, 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 include:
- International Women’s Pamper Day, St Mark’s Church, Kennington with the Gaia Centre and partners. Wellbeing activities, massage, manicures and lunch. Free to attend. No registration required. Friday 6 March, 11am to 2.30pm.
- Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette & Socialist talk on Tuesday 10 March from 7pm to 8.30pm at Carnegie Library in Herne Hill
- International Women’s Day event with artists Fiona Freund & Lise Meyrick on Thursday 12 March from 6pm to 8pm at Brixton Library. To book online visit eventbrite.
- Lambeth Archives – ‘Sisterhood’ Exhibition featuring 76 artists at the Lambeth Archives in Brixton Hill now open until March 31. For exhibition details visit 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 how to safely intervene when witnessing harassment. To book visit eventbrite.co.uk.
- Capacity Building, led by the Lambeth Community Hubs Network, offering women tailored one to one support covering strategy, finance and networking. For more information visit www.lambethhubs.com or email info@lambethhubs.com
