March 8: International Women’s Day
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This year, we are celebrating the centenary of International Women's Day. In 1911, International Women's Day (IWD) was honoured the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19th. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and international peace. Following the United Nations' lead, Canada chose March 8 as International Women's Day (IWD).
The 2011 Canadian theme for International Women's Day and Week 2011 is Girls' Rights Matter – equality and access to opportunity for all girls and women throughout their lives. The United Nations theme this year is related – "Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women".
Women, join us on Tuesday, March 8th, at Lillian H. Smith branch for an evening of celebration, inspiring stories, entertainment and empowerment! Featured speakers: Hon. Jean Augustine (Ontario Office of Fairness Commissioner) & Connie Guberman (Status of Women Officer, University of Toronto).
Registration required. Contact:
416-393-7746 or
416-977-8325 ext 231 or
416-598-3444 ext 234 or
647-404-8857
A joint collaboration between Toronto Public Library, University Settlement & CultureLink.
Location: Lillian H. Smith branch, 239 College Street, 1 block east of Spadina on the south side of College. 5:30pm – 8pm.
For more information about the history of IWD and about events around the world, see the International Women's Day hub.
Girls (and boys!) might like to check out the United Nations CyberSchoolBus page about IWD, its history, and women's rights around the world.
Updated: March 3, 2011 – Sorry, this program is FULL.
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