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Events for International Women's Day 2008
Please find below a list of events to mark Saturday March the 8th “International Women's Day 2008”. Updates will be made regularly over the coming days. If you would like details of your event included on this page please e-mail info@integratingireland.ie any Updates will appear on our Website www.integratingireland.ie
Wednesday 05th of March
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and TASC
Subject: “Where are we Now?
Date: Wednesday, March 05th 2008
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 (Seminar)
17:30 to 19:00 (Wine Reception & Book Launch)
Venue: The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place , Dublin 1
The Book Entitled “Where are we now? New Fwminist perspectives on women in contemporary Ireland will be launched and also the seminar will discuss the impact and challenges of feminism in contemporary Ireland , as explored in this major new book.
RSVP: Enca at encagc@nwci.ie or (01) 878 7248
Guest Speaker:
Medb Ruane Journalist
Susan McKay Journalist and Writer
Thursday 06th of March
St Michael's Family Resource Centre
Subject: Dress Code of fancy dress (come as a bride of your choice)
Date: Thursday, March 6th 2008
Time: 8.00pm to 12.30am
Venue: Wynn's Hotel Abbey Street , Dublin 1
Women's Celebration Night
This is a women only event by a women's community development project addresssing poverty and violence. and there will be guest singers and poets, disco and dance to celebrate everything about being a woman.
The guest speaker will be Bernadette MacAlsky Devlin
For further info rmation please call 01-4533938. All proceeds go towards supporting women's projects in Cuba
HOPI and Finglas Parents Alone Support Service
Subject: Hands Off the People of Iran
Date: Thursday, March 6th 2008
Time: Varies
Venue: Varies
Dari Jeyran, an Iranian is a women’s and political rights activist recently arrived from Iran . She has been involved in the struggles against the government there. She has been involved in solidarity work with trade unionists and students and also campaigned for prisoner’s rights. She has been at the forefront of providing info rmation about what is happening in Iran out to activists abroad. She is also opposed to any war or sanctions on Iran HOPI, and is holding 3 public meetings:
Thursday 6th March at the following venues
10.30am in St Helena's House, St Helena's Road, Finglas South, Dublin 11
12.30pm in Project West CDP, Barry Shops, Finglas West, Dublin 11
2.00pm in Rosehill House, Finglas Village .
Friday 07th of March
Banúlacht International Women's Day Conference
Subject: Reimagining Women’s Human Rights
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 9.00am to 5.30 pm
Venue: Axis Centre, Ballymun, Dublin
The conference is for women from community development and community education organisations, non-governmental organisations, national organisations, as well as individual women, feminist activists and all those interested in feminism and development from a local and a global perspective.
The conference will address the questions:
· What are the key women’s human rights issues today for women in Ireland and globally?
· What are the links between community development and human rights?
· What can women in Ireland do to promote and fulfil women's human rights in solidarity with women in the South?
Key note speakers
Valerie O’Carroll—Community activist in the women’s sector, currently working with the National Women’s Council of Ireland as a campaign development worker.
Amanda Khozi Mukwashi—Head of External Relations with Skillshare International and Vice Chair of Akina Mama wa Afrika.
Sarah Mukasa—Ugandan feminist activist who currently works as programme manager with the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF).
Anne Marlborough
Anne Marlborough is a feminist human rights activist, currently working as CEO of Doras Luimni, an NGO which supports migrants in the mid-west.
For Booking Details See their website www.banulacht.ie
Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA) in conjunction with Mayo Rape Crisis Centre
Subject: SPEAK OUT - International Women’s Day Talk
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 12.45 pm
Venue: Social Services Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
A group of Irish women as well as women from a variety of different countries and cultural backgrounds will speak about their lives as women today. This will be followed by some community singing from the MIA Intercultural Singing Group. Members of the public are welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
For further details contact: Ruth MacNeely, Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, tel: 094 9025657; or Thérese Ruane, MIA, tel: 094 9044511
Kiltimagh Community Development Project
Subject: Book and Poetry Reading in Kiltimagh
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Venue: The Coill Aodain Hotel, Kiltimagh
A book and poetry reading will take place, this reading is open to everyone, and will be held in an info rmal setting with an opportunity for writers of poetry and prose to bring along their own work and join in!
For more info rmation contact us on 094 9381506.
Dublin City Council
Subject: Every Step of the Way Women Accessing Power in Dublin City
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 5.45pm
Venue: Atrium, Civic Offices, Fishamble Street
In celebration of International Women’s Day Dublin City Council are launching a report entitled Every Step of the Way – Women Accessing Power in Dublin City .
A Keynote Address by Emily O’Reilly will be followed by a Panel Discussion chaired by John Bowman with audience participation.
Panelists are:
Ali Grehan, City Architect, Dublin City Council
Joanna McMinn, CEO, National Women’s Council of Ireland
Patricia King, SIPTU
Niall Crowley, CEO, Equality Authority
Emer Costello (Councillor), Chair, Int. Women’s Day Working Group
If you are interested in attending this event please contact the Press Office at Dublin City Council tel: 01 2222788 to request an invitation as places are limited.
Saturday 08th of March
K.A.S.I Walk in Killarney
To Commemorate International Women’s Day
K.A.S.I is organising a walk to show support & solidarity with women all over the world: women in war torn countries, victims of torture, domestic abuse & sexual violence, and those marginalised & discriminated on grounds of gender and to acknowledge those women working towards justice, peace & equality.
Subject: Support & Solidarity for All women
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 2.15 pm
Venue: Entrance to Killarney National Park ( Opposite St Mary’s Cathedral)
For More Information Please Contact KASI on 064-20705
Mosney International Womens Group
A Celerbration is being held at the Mosney Centre Co. Meath
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Mosney Centre Co. Meath.
International Food will be available, there will also be Singing and Dancing.
Special Guest speaker is the South Afriacn Ambassador Her Excellency Priscilla Jana
DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN TO MOSNEY
From Dublin take the M1 Motorway direction Drogheda/Belfast. Pass sign showing Motorway toll 8 km.
Take the next exit marked:
Drogheda South / Julianstown / Laytown
Go round the 1st roundabout to take direction right, (making sure not to re-take the motorway) go straight to the next roundabout bear left, straight on and passing the signs for Gormanston/Balbriggan (to your left).
You will then automatically come off on to the old Drogheda/Belfast road and pass an Apple Green garage on your right. Shortly after that you will see a sign for Mosney and go into the middle of the road (filter line) and turn right for Mosney. You will now be on the Mosney Road .
Come along to the end (you will see a large advertising panel on the Mosney grounds) and the road bears to the left -take that direction – (dangerous bend) and turn right in at the barrier and make your way to Main Gate.
DIRECTIONS FROM DUNDALK TO MOSNEY
From Dundalk take the M1 Motorway direction Dublin .
Take the exit marked:
Julianstown / Laytown
Turn left at the roundabout at the top of the off-ramp, straight on and passing the signs for Gormanston/Balbriggan (to your left).
You will then automatically come off on to the old Drogheda/Belfast road and pass an Apple Green garage on your right. Shortly after that you will see a sign for Mosney and go into the middle of the road (filter line) and turn right for Mosney. You will now be on the Mosney Road .
Come along to the end (you will see a large advertising panel on the Mosney grounds) and the road bears to the left -take that direction – (dangerous bend) and turn right in at the barrier and make your way to Main Gate.
Any problems just call on 041-9829200.
Audrey Crawford,ARCSS Project, Mosney Centre, Co. Meath,
Tel: 041 9829780 or Mobile 087 6949988
Waterford women centre
Subject: Women Today-from the Local to the Global
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: WIT College St. Campus Chapel
There will be three presentations in the morning and seven workshops on that day
namely;dancing workshop,music,creative art,singing,art,drama,and circle dancing.
Official opening by Mayor of Waterford Cllr. Mary O’Halloran
For Further Details please contact call 051 351918 or E-mail eleanor@access.iol.ie
The Irish Forum for Global Health
Subject: Aiming for Maternal Survival: Promoting the Rights and Health of Women and Girls
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 9.30am to 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering & Information Centre, 27-31 Upper O’Connell Street Dublin 1
This conference was organised in conjunction with : Irish Aid, The Women's Health Council and Options UK. An international panel of speakers will discuss the conditions that underlie ‘the global emergency of maternal mortality.’
Key note speakers
Rohini Pande International Centre for Research on Women “Women Deliver for Development summary - Maternal mortality: the global emergency”
Azza Karam United Nations Population Fund “Culture, religion and the health of girls and women.”
Naana Otoo-Oyoryet The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) “Child marriage”
Hazviperi Betty Makoni Girl Child Network Zimbabwe “Girl’s empowerment”
Gunilla Backman International Initiative for Maternal Mortality & Human Rights “Developing an Action Plan”
Mario Merialdi World Health Organisation (WHO) “ Inequity and the need for social research”
Kirstan Hawkins Options UK “Paticipatory ethnographic research in sexual, reproductive and maternal health programs”
Mary Manandhar NUI Galway and the University of Zambia “Researching socio-cultural and gender contexts of maternal survival in Zambia ”
Speakers from Irish NGOs including AkiDwA, Banúlacht and others to be confirmed
The event will also host painting from the WHO Exhibition Entitled “ART FOR HEALTH!”
If you would like to register please rsvp by email to info@globalhealth.ie or formore info rmation download the attached invitation and registration form.
Choice Ireland
Subject: Feminist Walking Tour of Dublin
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: St Stephen's Green Arch.
The tour will be an info rmative and entertaining take on women's history in Ireland - from the Brehon Laws, through women's role in the early formation of the state, labour movements, the resurgence of feminism in the 1970's, the movement against domestic/sexual violence, and the continuing struggle for reproductive rights. There will be a particular emphasis on the contemporary women's movement in its many guises and acknowledging the challenges facing all women, particularly those experiencing poverty or exclusion and
women from minority ethnic communities.
An info rmation booklet/map will be provided on the day (and an activity sheet to keep the younger feminists amused!)
All are welcome to attend - no need to book. You are also invited to come along in your best drag/ feminist fancy dress! Meet on Sat March 8th at 2.30pm at the main entrance to Stephen's Green (opposite the shopping centre).
For more info rmation/ to help out, email feministwalkingtour@yahoo.ie
Or phone 086 3293741
Ringsend Action Project
Subject: "The Door" Sculpture Unveiling
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Ringsend Library Plaza
Ringsend Action Project is using this occasion for the unveiling of the sculpture because “The Door" symbolises the Hall Door that most victims of domestic violence are trapped behind.
Crucially, “The Door” is ajar, representing the fact that, with help and support, there is always a way out of a situation of domestic violence and hope for the future.
Made of Bronze and wood this representational piece is intended to be a beacon for those who choose to seek sanctuary from physical, sexual, and mental abuse.
For further info rmation please contact Aileen Foran on 087-7706503.
The Co. Wexford Community Women’s Collective
Subject: Women’s Human Rights
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Lochrann House, Cinema Lane , Wexford Town
The Co. Wexford Community Women’s Collective are organising an International Women’s Day event on Saturday, 8th March from 11am – 3pm.
Presentations from Amnesty, the Wexford Women with Disabilities Group, Integration of African Children in Ireland Network and the Co. Wexford Traveller Women’s Network. There will also be workshops and sessions throughout the day. Everything from poetry readings, belly dancing, song facilitation, a community artists exhibition and much much more. Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day and there will also be face painting and sketching for the little ones.
For further info rmation please contact Sarah-Beth Watkins at 053-9237511.
Longford Women's Link
Subject: Celebrate International Women's Day
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Willow House, Ardnacasa Avenue
International Cafe- eat your way around the world... Drumming workshop, pampering, creative jigsaw, glass painting, bellydancing, music and more!
For further details e-mail info@longfordwomenslink.org
Clare Women's Network
Subject: Celebrate International Women's Day
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Venue: Auburn Lodge Hotel Ennis Co Clare
The day will include a coffee morning from 11am-1pm, the launch of the Clare Women's Network website will take place from 1pm-2pm, international food will be available from 2pm-4pm and alternative therapies from 4pm-6pm. From 6pm-8pm their will be music and dance from around the world and the night will finish with a World Music Disco from 8pm until 11pm.
For further details please e-mail clarewomen@eircom.net .
Laois Amnesty
Subject: “In Memory of….”
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Dunamaise Arts Centre
Laois Amnesty will unveil– a poignant exhibition of 140 pairs of shoes commemorating each woman who has lost her life through violence in Ireland since 1996. The exhibit will be on view on the ground floor of the Arts Centre from 9 a.m.
At 3 p.m. former Laois Writer-in-Residence, Jean O’Brien will read some of her beautiful poetry in the Gallery section of the Arts Centre. Jean, a Dubliner, has two collections of poetry published: - “The Shadow Keeper” (Salmon Publishing, 1997) and “Dangerous Dresses” (Bradshaw Books, 2005). She will be joined on the day by members of the Laois Writer’s Group. Some wonderful music will also be performed by members of Laois School of Music. Complimentary teas/coffees will be provided.
The day’s events will be rounded off at 4 p.m. with the release of dozens of pink and purple balloons – these are the colours used by Amnesty International in their “Stop Violence Against Women” campaign.
This promises to be a wonderful event of rememberance and celebration. It is one of a series of events that Laois Amnesty will hold throughout 2008 to highlight their ‘Stop Violence Against Women’ campaign.
Amnesty International is also lobbying for a review and reform of the civil and criminal justice system in relation to violence against women cases. Petitions will be available to sign at the event in the Arts Centre.
For more details, please contact Amanda Kelly (087) 7657585, Muireann Ni Chonaill (087) 2257512 or Maeve Collins (087) 9280550.
Sinn Fein - Equality Department
Subject: Evening of song and celebration
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Connolly Hall, Liberty Hall
Cuige Atha Cliath Sinn Fein, Equality Department invite you to a festive evening of song and celebration on International Women's Day.There will be national and international female performers and speakers on the night, which will be hosted by Mary Lou McDonald MEP. The event will also focus on women's participation in civil and political life.
RSVP to 087-2455519 or e-mail helenmack@eircom.net .
Clondalkin Women's Network
Clondalkin Women's Network have organised a week of events to celebrate the day.
Exhibition of Women’s work, Trip to the Art Museum, Music and Creative Workshops, Women of the world, Pastery and Cake Bring and Share, Women’s Night Out.
The Ethnic Minority Women & Clondalkin Travellers Development Group are holding an Open Forum discussion.
For further info rmation please contact the CWN offie at 01-6434922.
Limerick Celebrates International Women's Day
Subject: charity event
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: Workshops: 12pm - 4pm (€10 each – concessions available)
12.00pm - Love your belly Belly Dance with Monique
2.00pm - Gospel Voice with Kathleen Turner
4.00pm - Community Drumming with Gordan & Shane
Venue: Upstairs in Riddler’s Bar, Sarsfield Street.
Everyone is Welcome to celebrate the spirit and artistic diversity of women this International Women’s Day. Come along and enjoy the day with us and support it to ensure that the future for women is bright, equal, safe and rewarding. All proceeds will be donated to Adapt Services, a support services for women who experience domestic abuse.
More info from Lucia Sheehan lucia.sheehan@gmail.com 086 8214512
Tuesday 11th of March
The Communist Party of Ireland
Subject: Women in the front Line of Struggle
Date: Tuesday, March 11th 2008
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liberty Hall ( Beresford Place )
Please find below a list of events to mark Saturday March the 8th “International Women's Day 2008”. Updates will be made regularly over the coming days. If you would like details of your event included on this page please e-mail info@integratingireland.ie any Updates will appear on our Website www.integratingireland.ie
Wednesday 05th of March
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and TASC
Subject: “Where are we Now?
Date: Wednesday, March 05th 2008
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 (Seminar)
17:30 to 19:00 (Wine Reception & Book Launch)
Venue: The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place , Dublin 1
The Book Entitled “Where are we now? New Fwminist perspectives on women in contemporary Ireland will be launched and also the seminar will discuss the impact and challenges of feminism in contemporary Ireland , as explored in this major new book.
RSVP: Enca at encagc@nwci.ie or (01) 878 7248
Guest Speaker:
Medb Ruane Journalist
Susan McKay Journalist and Writer
Thursday 06th of March
St Michael's Family Resource Centre
Subject: Dress Code of fancy dress (come as a bride of your choice)
Date: Thursday, March 6th 2008
Time: 8.00pm to 12.30am
Venue: Wynn's Hotel Abbey Street , Dublin 1
Women's Celebration Night
This is a women only event by a women's community development project addresssing poverty and violence. and there will be guest singers and poets, disco and dance to celebrate everything about being a woman.
The guest speaker will be Bernadette MacAlsky Devlin
For further info rmation please call 01-4533938. All proceeds go towards supporting women's projects in Cuba
HOPI and Finglas Parents Alone Support Service
Subject: Hands Off the People of Iran
Date: Thursday, March 6th 2008
Time: Varies
Venue: Varies
Dari Jeyran, an Iranian is a women’s and political rights activist recently arrived from Iran . She has been involved in the struggles against the government there. She has been involved in solidarity work with trade unionists and students and also campaigned for prisoner’s rights. She has been at the forefront of providing info rmation about what is happening in Iran out to activists abroad. She is also opposed to any war or sanctions on Iran HOPI, and is holding 3 public meetings:
Thursday 6th March at the following venues
10.30am in St Helena's House, St Helena's Road, Finglas South, Dublin 11
12.30pm in Project West CDP, Barry Shops, Finglas West, Dublin 11
2.00pm in Rosehill House, Finglas Village .
Friday 07th of March
Banúlacht International Women's Day Conference
Subject: Reimagining Women’s Human Rights
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 9.00am to 5.30 pm
Venue: Axis Centre, Ballymun, Dublin
The conference is for women from community development and community education organisations, non-governmental organisations, national organisations, as well as individual women, feminist activists and all those interested in feminism and development from a local and a global perspective.
The conference will address the questions:
· What are the key women’s human rights issues today for women in Ireland and globally?
· What are the links between community development and human rights?
· What can women in Ireland do to promote and fulfil women's human rights in solidarity with women in the South?
Key note speakers
Valerie O’Carroll—Community activist in the women’s sector, currently working with the National Women’s Council of Ireland as a campaign development worker.
Amanda Khozi Mukwashi—Head of External Relations with Skillshare International and Vice Chair of Akina Mama wa Afrika.
Sarah Mukasa—Ugandan feminist activist who currently works as programme manager with the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF).
Anne Marlborough
Anne Marlborough is a feminist human rights activist, currently working as CEO of Doras Luimni, an NGO which supports migrants in the mid-west.
For Booking Details See their website www.banulacht.ie
Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA) in conjunction with Mayo Rape Crisis Centre
Subject: SPEAK OUT - International Women’s Day Talk
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 12.45 pm
Venue: Social Services Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
A group of Irish women as well as women from a variety of different countries and cultural backgrounds will speak about their lives as women today. This will be followed by some community singing from the MIA Intercultural Singing Group. Members of the public are welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
For further details contact: Ruth MacNeely, Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, tel: 094 9025657; or Thérese Ruane, MIA, tel: 094 9044511
Kiltimagh Community Development Project
Subject: Book and Poetry Reading in Kiltimagh
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Venue: The Coill Aodain Hotel, Kiltimagh
A book and poetry reading will take place, this reading is open to everyone, and will be held in an info rmal setting with an opportunity for writers of poetry and prose to bring along their own work and join in!
For more info rmation contact us on 094 9381506.
Dublin City Council
Subject: Every Step of the Way Women Accessing Power in Dublin City
Date: Friday, March 7th 2008
Time: 5.45pm
Venue: Atrium, Civic Offices, Fishamble Street
In celebration of International Women’s Day Dublin City Council are launching a report entitled Every Step of the Way – Women Accessing Power in Dublin City .
A Keynote Address by Emily O’Reilly will be followed by a Panel Discussion chaired by John Bowman with audience participation.
Panelists are:
Ali Grehan, City Architect, Dublin City Council
Joanna McMinn, CEO, National Women’s Council of Ireland
Patricia King, SIPTU
Niall Crowley, CEO, Equality Authority
Emer Costello (Councillor), Chair, Int. Women’s Day Working Group
If you are interested in attending this event please contact the Press Office at Dublin City Council tel: 01 2222788 to request an invitation as places are limited.
Saturday 08th of March
K.A.S.I Walk in Killarney
To Commemorate International Women’s Day
K.A.S.I is organising a walk to show support & solidarity with women all over the world: women in war torn countries, victims of torture, domestic abuse & sexual violence, and those marginalised & discriminated on grounds of gender and to acknowledge those women working towards justice, peace & equality.
Subject: Support & Solidarity for All women
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 2.15 pm
Venue: Entrance to Killarney National Park ( Opposite St Mary’s Cathedral)
For More Information Please Contact KASI on 064-20705
Mosney International Womens Group
A Celerbration is being held at the Mosney Centre Co. Meath
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Mosney Centre Co. Meath.
International Food will be available, there will also be Singing and Dancing.
Special Guest speaker is the South Afriacn Ambassador Her Excellency Priscilla Jana
DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN TO MOSNEY
From Dublin take the M1 Motorway direction Drogheda/Belfast. Pass sign showing Motorway toll 8 km.
Take the next exit marked:
Drogheda South / Julianstown / Laytown
Go round the 1st roundabout to take direction right, (making sure not to re-take the motorway) go straight to the next roundabout bear left, straight on and passing the signs for Gormanston/Balbriggan (to your left).
You will then automatically come off on to the old Drogheda/Belfast road and pass an Apple Green garage on your right. Shortly after that you will see a sign for Mosney and go into the middle of the road (filter line) and turn right for Mosney. You will now be on the Mosney Road .
Come along to the end (you will see a large advertising panel on the Mosney grounds) and the road bears to the left -take that direction – (dangerous bend) and turn right in at the barrier and make your way to Main Gate.
DIRECTIONS FROM DUNDALK TO MOSNEY
From Dundalk take the M1 Motorway direction Dublin .
Take the exit marked:
Julianstown / Laytown
Turn left at the roundabout at the top of the off-ramp, straight on and passing the signs for Gormanston/Balbriggan (to your left).
You will then automatically come off on to the old Drogheda/Belfast road and pass an Apple Green garage on your right. Shortly after that you will see a sign for Mosney and go into the middle of the road (filter line) and turn right for Mosney. You will now be on the Mosney Road .
Come along to the end (you will see a large advertising panel on the Mosney grounds) and the road bears to the left -take that direction – (dangerous bend) and turn right in at the barrier and make your way to Main Gate.
Any problems just call on 041-9829200.
Audrey Crawford,ARCSS Project, Mosney Centre, Co. Meath,
Tel: 041 9829780 or Mobile 087 6949988
Waterford women centre
Subject: Women Today-from the Local to the Global
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: WIT College St. Campus Chapel
There will be three presentations in the morning and seven workshops on that day
namely;dancing workshop,music,creative art,singing,art,drama,and circle dancing.
Official opening by Mayor of Waterford Cllr. Mary O’Halloran
For Further Details please contact call 051 351918 or E-mail eleanor@access.iol.ie
The Irish Forum for Global Health
Subject: Aiming for Maternal Survival: Promoting the Rights and Health of Women and Girls
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 9.30am to 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering & Information Centre, 27-31 Upper O’Connell Street Dublin 1
This conference was organised in conjunction with : Irish Aid, The Women's Health Council and Options UK. An international panel of speakers will discuss the conditions that underlie ‘the global emergency of maternal mortality.’
Key note speakers
Rohini Pande International Centre for Research on Women “Women Deliver for Development summary - Maternal mortality: the global emergency”
Azza Karam United Nations Population Fund “Culture, religion and the health of girls and women.”
Naana Otoo-Oyoryet The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) “Child marriage”
Hazviperi Betty Makoni Girl Child Network Zimbabwe “Girl’s empowerment”
Gunilla Backman International Initiative for Maternal Mortality & Human Rights “Developing an Action Plan”
Mario Merialdi World Health Organisation (WHO) “ Inequity and the need for social research”
Kirstan Hawkins Options UK “Paticipatory ethnographic research in sexual, reproductive and maternal health programs”
Mary Manandhar NUI Galway and the University of Zambia “Researching socio-cultural and gender contexts of maternal survival in Zambia ”
Speakers from Irish NGOs including AkiDwA, Banúlacht and others to be confirmed
The event will also host painting from the WHO Exhibition Entitled “ART FOR HEALTH!”
If you would like to register please rsvp by email to info@globalhealth.ie or formore info rmation download the attached invitation and registration form.
Choice Ireland
Subject: Feminist Walking Tour of Dublin
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: St Stephen's Green Arch.
The tour will be an info rmative and entertaining take on women's history in Ireland - from the Brehon Laws, through women's role in the early formation of the state, labour movements, the resurgence of feminism in the 1970's, the movement against domestic/sexual violence, and the continuing struggle for reproductive rights. There will be a particular emphasis on the contemporary women's movement in its many guises and acknowledging the challenges facing all women, particularly those experiencing poverty or exclusion and
women from minority ethnic communities.
An info rmation booklet/map will be provided on the day (and an activity sheet to keep the younger feminists amused!)
All are welcome to attend - no need to book. You are also invited to come along in your best drag/ feminist fancy dress! Meet on Sat March 8th at 2.30pm at the main entrance to Stephen's Green (opposite the shopping centre).
For more info rmation/ to help out, email feministwalkingtour@yahoo.ie
Or phone 086 3293741
Ringsend Action Project
Subject: "The Door" Sculpture Unveiling
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Ringsend Library Plaza
Ringsend Action Project is using this occasion for the unveiling of the sculpture because “The Door" symbolises the Hall Door that most victims of domestic violence are trapped behind.
Crucially, “The Door” is ajar, representing the fact that, with help and support, there is always a way out of a situation of domestic violence and hope for the future.
Made of Bronze and wood this representational piece is intended to be a beacon for those who choose to seek sanctuary from physical, sexual, and mental abuse.
For further info rmation please contact Aileen Foran on 087-7706503.
The Co. Wexford Community Women’s Collective
Subject: Women’s Human Rights
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Lochrann House, Cinema Lane , Wexford Town
The Co. Wexford Community Women’s Collective are organising an International Women’s Day event on Saturday, 8th March from 11am – 3pm.
Presentations from Amnesty, the Wexford Women with Disabilities Group, Integration of African Children in Ireland Network and the Co. Wexford Traveller Women’s Network. There will also be workshops and sessions throughout the day. Everything from poetry readings, belly dancing, song facilitation, a community artists exhibition and much much more. Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day and there will also be face painting and sketching for the little ones.
For further info rmation please contact Sarah-Beth Watkins at 053-9237511.
Longford Women's Link
Subject: Celebrate International Women's Day
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Willow House, Ardnacasa Avenue
International Cafe- eat your way around the world... Drumming workshop, pampering, creative jigsaw, glass painting, bellydancing, music and more!
For further details e-mail info@longfordwomenslink.org
Clare Women's Network
Subject: Celebrate International Women's Day
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Venue: Auburn Lodge Hotel Ennis Co Clare
The day will include a coffee morning from 11am-1pm, the launch of the Clare Women's Network website will take place from 1pm-2pm, international food will be available from 2pm-4pm and alternative therapies from 4pm-6pm. From 6pm-8pm their will be music and dance from around the world and the night will finish with a World Music Disco from 8pm until 11pm.
For further details please e-mail clarewomen@eircom.net .
Laois Amnesty
Subject: “In Memory of….”
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Dunamaise Arts Centre
Laois Amnesty will unveil– a poignant exhibition of 140 pairs of shoes commemorating each woman who has lost her life through violence in Ireland since 1996. The exhibit will be on view on the ground floor of the Arts Centre from 9 a.m.
At 3 p.m. former Laois Writer-in-Residence, Jean O’Brien will read some of her beautiful poetry in the Gallery section of the Arts Centre. Jean, a Dubliner, has two collections of poetry published: - “The Shadow Keeper” (Salmon Publishing, 1997) and “Dangerous Dresses” (Bradshaw Books, 2005). She will be joined on the day by members of the Laois Writer’s Group. Some wonderful music will also be performed by members of Laois School of Music. Complimentary teas/coffees will be provided.
The day’s events will be rounded off at 4 p.m. with the release of dozens of pink and purple balloons – these are the colours used by Amnesty International in their “Stop Violence Against Women” campaign.
This promises to be a wonderful event of rememberance and celebration. It is one of a series of events that Laois Amnesty will hold throughout 2008 to highlight their ‘Stop Violence Against Women’ campaign.
Amnesty International is also lobbying for a review and reform of the civil and criminal justice system in relation to violence against women cases. Petitions will be available to sign at the event in the Arts Centre.
For more details, please contact Amanda Kelly (087) 7657585, Muireann Ni Chonaill (087) 2257512 or Maeve Collins (087) 9280550.
Sinn Fein - Equality Department
Subject: Evening of song and celebration
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Connolly Hall, Liberty Hall
Cuige Atha Cliath Sinn Fein, Equality Department invite you to a festive evening of song and celebration on International Women's Day.There will be national and international female performers and speakers on the night, which will be hosted by Mary Lou McDonald MEP. The event will also focus on women's participation in civil and political life.
RSVP to 087-2455519 or e-mail helenmack@eircom.net .
Clondalkin Women's Network
Clondalkin Women's Network have organised a week of events to celebrate the day.
Exhibition of Women’s work, Trip to the Art Museum, Music and Creative Workshops, Women of the world, Pastery and Cake Bring and Share, Women’s Night Out.
The Ethnic Minority Women & Clondalkin Travellers Development Group are holding an Open Forum discussion.
For further info rmation please contact the CWN offie at 01-6434922.
Limerick Celebrates International Women's Day
Subject: charity event
Date: Saturday, March 8th 2008
Time: Workshops: 12pm - 4pm (€10 each – concessions available)
12.00pm - Love your belly Belly Dance with Monique
2.00pm - Gospel Voice with Kathleen Turner
4.00pm - Community Drumming with Gordan & Shane
Venue: Upstairs in Riddler’s Bar, Sarsfield Street.
Everyone is Welcome to celebrate the spirit and artistic diversity of women this International Women’s Day. Come along and enjoy the day with us and support it to ensure that the future for women is bright, equal, safe and rewarding. All proceeds will be donated to Adapt Services, a support services for women who experience domestic abuse.
More info from Lucia Sheehan lucia.sheehan@gmail.com 086 8214512
Tuesday 11th of March
The Communist Party of Ireland
Subject: Women in the front Line of Struggle
Date: Tuesday, March 11th 2008
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liberty Hall ( Beresford Place )