International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

March 8th we join women around the globe in celebrating our advancements and rallying for continued equality of fundamental human rights. This year’s international theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”,  acknowledges the slow progress towards global gender equality and amplifies the call for collective determination and action.

Nationally…

Here in Canada, the national Department of Women and Gender Equality is celebrating a 50 year milestone anniversary. Check out their online gallery of women who have made an impact in Canada.

Visit our ‘resources’ tab for a listing of other national organizations doing exceptional advocacy work in women’s human rights and gender justice.

Locally, in Whitehorse…

Les Essentielles and Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, lead our sector in coordinating and/or supporting events for International Women’s Day in Whitehorse. This year, they have celebratory events taking place over two days: Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th.

For event updates in English, follow Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre:
-FB @VFWCYT + Insta @vfwc_yt

For event updates in French, follow Les Essentielles
-FB + Insta @yukonelles