The theme for IWD last year was pledge for parity and was widely supported around the world.  However the World Economic Forum predicts that the closing of the gender gap will not be achieved until 2186!

Therefore the theme this year is Be Bold For Change (#BeBoldForChange) and full details are on the IWD website at www.internationalwomensday.com

If you are interested in human rights please come along to one of our monthly meetings held on the third Thursday of the month, except August and December.  Our March meeting is on 16 March at the Nora Street Community House at 7.30pm.  Please contact Evelyn at benkin64@talktalk.net