Wednesday 8th March is International Women’s Day – a global event to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
The theme for 2017 is #BeBoldForChange. I think it’s a time for us all to reflect on when we’ve had to be bold, and what that has meant for us and for others.
To help you mark the occasion we’ve put together a list of five ways you can celebrate International Women’s Day in Liverpool, in and around the day itself.
1. Liverpool Girl Geeks presents Code Girl the movie at FACT, plus panel debate
8th March, 6.30pm - 9.30pm, £4
Join us for a special film screening of Code Girl, preceded by a panel discussion. The amazing panel guests include: Chris McHugh - Managing Director of Doris, Robyn Dooley - Founder of Innovators Hub, Jill Woods - Solutions Architect at Shop Direct and Aimee Harrison - Communities Coordinator at FACT.
We’re also screening our own film production featuring Northern women talking about their personal bold moments, produced by Georgia Flynn Creative (preview below).
To top it all off there’s even a free drink on arrival. What’s not to love? There are only a few tickets left so be quick if you’d like to attend! Get your ticket here.
2. Women in the Directors Chair at Blackburne House, a panel debate plus workshop
24th March, 9.00am - 1.00pm, £20
This is an event for any Girl Geek interested in the creative industries; “where industry employers, artists and funders meet and network with the aim of developing opportunities for all participants.”
The panel discussion is the place to pick the brains of industry leaders and get your questions answered.
The amazing lineup includes:
- BBC Radio 4 Producer, Pauline Harris
- Up-and-Coming Actress, Amy Bowden
- BBC Radio 5-Live Sports Journalist, Jessie Aru-Phillips
- Liverpool Girl Geeks
- Everyman & Playhouse Theatre
- Liverpool Film Office
There’s more still to be added so keep an eye on the webpage.
3. International Women’s Day Celebration at Edge Hill University
10th March, 12.00pm - 2.30pm, Ormskirk campus
This event is for staff and students of Edge Hill University to come together and celebrate being bold.
The university has teamed up with Liverpool Girl Geeks for the tech-themed event and they’ll be launching a new student society for girls in tech on the day. The programme includes a confidence workshop (registration required), panel debate and lunch.
Visit the website for more information.
4. International Women’s Day Celebration at The Women’s Organisation
8th March, 6.00pm - 8.30pm, £5
In partnership with the University of Liverpool’s Management School, the Women’s Organisation presents a panel debate featuring senior leaders from across the city, including our very own Girl Geek Rebecca Jones!
The panelists will be discussing how they have made changes in their lives and how we can all make changes for the better in our own lives.
Visit the website to find out more.
5. International Women’s Day at National Museums Liverpool (various venues)
National Museums Liverpool have put on a range of talks and activities to celebrate International Women’s Day across a number of their venues.
Highlights include a curator tour of the Walker Art Gallery from a feminist perspective and a hands-on workshop from the online creative magazine galdem, exploring rebellious women throughout history. Check out the full list of activities here.
To find out more about events taking place globally during International Women’s Day visit the IWD website.
Written by Emma Riley