International Women’s Day (IWD) group is a non-profit organisation working to celebrate and support the diversity and achievements of women. This is done through the arts, workshops, talks, networking, debate, participating projects and organisations. IWD has been celebrated on 8th March since the early 1900s and is now recognised in more than 80 countries. It offers an opportunity for change taking into account the social, cultural, economic and political issues that concern women today. Women have celebrated this day in Brighton and Hove for nearly 20 years.

To celebrate IWD in Brighton & Hove 2008, a week of events
have been co-ordinated:

THURSDAY 6th MARCH
Wonderful Women Stand-Up
8.00pm – 11.00pm upstairs at Hare and Hounds (Preston Circus).
A night of new and established female comedians
Admission £5/4. Contact bhwomensday@hotmail.com or 07974-960485 forfurther details.
Tickets available on the door or at other IWD events. All welcome

SATURDAY 8th MARCH
Million Women Rise march
Breakfast send off 8.00am-10.00am Red Roaster, StJames’ Street.
Breakfast refreshments on sale at local café to support women who are travelling to London
to attend the Million Women Rise march.
Contact: 07974-960485 for more details. All Welcome.
See www.millionwomenrise.com for more details on march.
The Womens Refuge Project are arranging for women only coaches to travel to London £10 return.
Please call 0797 4960485 for more info and to book tickets.

SATURDAY 8th MARCH
Brighton Women’s Centre Open Afternoon
Drop-in session staffed by IWD volunteers offering information about IWD,
BWC and other local women’s organisations. Tea and coffee available.
Admission Free. Women Only event. Children’s Play area provided.
2.00pm-4.00pm. 72 High Street, Kemp Town, Brighton. www.womenscentre.org.uk
Contact bhwomensday@hotmail.com or 07974-960485 for details

SATURDAY 8th MARCH
Where are you coming from? A celebratory cabaret
International Women’s Day 100th anniversary cabaret, featuring women performers singing,
playing and talking about journeys to Brighton & Hove. All welcome.
Compared by Nicky Mitchell
Komedia Studio, Gardner Street, Brighton
Doors open 7pm; show starts 8pm
www.komedia.co.uk or 01273-647100
Tickets. £6/5 on door. Please arrive early as no advance tickets available
Proceeds to Brighton Women’s Centre. Supported by Awards for All
Contact 01273-721481 for details

SUNDAY 9th MARCH
IWD afternoon of debate and discussion for women
An open discussion afternoon on current gender issues facing women today
Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton 1.00pm – 3.00pm.
A dmission free but suggested donation of £1
Refreshments will be on sale, proceeds go to Women’s Refuge Project
Contact: bhwomensday@hotmail.com or 07974-960485 for further details.
This event is for women only although accompanied children are welcome
Friends’ Meeting House is hosting other events where men may be present.

WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH
IWD Celebration Disco
A disco with female DJ celebrating the end of a week of events for IWD.
The Sanctuary Cella, Brunswick Street East, Brighton. 8.00pm – 11.00pm
Tickets £5/4 available on the door or at other IWD Events.
Contact: bhwomensday@hotmail.com or 07974-960485 for further details.
All adults welcome (men to be accompanied by women)

SATURDAY 3rd MAY
Community event
The IWD planning group are also hosting a community event for Women and Children
at Hove Town Hall. This will feature entertainment, stalls and food.
Please see this website for further updates.

Saturday 15th March
IWD event
The Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnershiphave organised a IWD event
at the Brighthelm Church andCommunity Centre for Saturday 15th March 2008.
This women only event will run from 1-6 and feature food, stories,
entertainment and information. There is a creche available.
In order to book a place or to enquire on anyfurther details please
email: doris@bmecp.org.uk

Any questions about disabled access for any of these events,
please ring 07974960485