See Eleanor from RWL at the Bristol Women's Voice International Women's Day Event
International Women's Day, observed annually on March 8th, is a global celebration dedicated to recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. More than just a day of celebration, it serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles for gender equality and the need for collective action to address challenges that women face worldwide. International Women's Day is an opportunity to amplify women's voices, honor their contributions in various fields, and advocate for a world where every woman has equal opportunities and rights. It's a time to reflect on progress made, acknowledge the work that remains, and commit to fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for women everywhere.
Our own Eleanor from the Really Wild Lockleaze project is speaking on the "women and the environment" panel at the Bristol Women's Voice event in Bristol on March 2nd. Eleanor is in the programme and there will be information about this online here:
bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/international-womens-day-bristol/international-womens-day-2024/
What Bristol Women’s Voice say:
Hi ,
We are very excited to reveal the programme for this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration. We are looking forward to welcoming many of you on Saturday 2 March and coming together to celebrate, connect and campaign.
Our programme is now live, and can be viewed on our website. Our new accessibility and language software can provide translations for those who might need it as well as a host of accessibility functionalities.
What to expect
The programme brings panel discussions, workshops, arts and sports, all seen through a feminist lens; celebrating the achievements of women’s rights whilst recognising that barriers and challenges still exist.
This year’s celebration will showcase a bigger sports and active lifestyle area than ever before, including women’s rugby, surfing, hockey, swimming, cycling, skateboarding and boxing. Bristol Bears, Empire Fighting Chance and OpenMind Active, to name a few of the bigger names in local sports, will all be part of the outdoor area on College Green.
Panel discussions will include Global Activism, Women in the Built Environment, Women and Health, Women in Tech, the Caring Economy, and Breaking the Barriers to Women in Sports.
Councillor Asher Craig and Councillor Helen Holland will be opening the day with a welcoming address for this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration.
We look forward to seeing many of you there, please scroll for further information on accessibility, creche and interpreters.
We would like to thank our sponsors Hartnell Cook Taylor and Stride Treglown for their financial support of International Women's Day.
In Sisterhood,
The Bristol Women's Voice team
Accessibility and useful information:
Interpreters & translators:
British Sign Language translators available. Translators are also available in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Somali and Sylheti. These are available to book in advance or on the day, and are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please book the translators for the sessions you want at the Bristol Women’s Voice desk in the foyer when you arrive, or if you are reading this in advance, contact:info@bristolwomensvoice.org.uk
Coming with children:
A first come, first served, free creche is available in two-hour slots in rooms 1P04 and 1P08. Visit these rooms for more details.
A buggy park is available in the right hand entry to the council chamber. This area will not be supervised so any items are left at your own risk.
Access & Accessibility:
If you have any accessibility requirements, please visit the welcome desk in the foyer run by Bristol Disability Equality Forum, who will be pleased to support you.
Hearing loops are on setting T.
There is level access into the building and adapted toilets on the same floor.
Parking is limited in the area. We would encourage visitors to come by public transport or walk and cycle if possible.
Bus tickets and transport options are available. Please contact us ahead of time on info@bristolwomensvoice.org.uk
Quiet Room:
Room IP03 has been designated as a quiet room for those who need a breather, or for those who wish to pray.