INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD) is a global day-long event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Over the years the event has grown significantly as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality.
Marked annually on March 8th, IWD is one of the most important days of the year to……
- celebrate women’s achievements
- educate and awareness raise for women’s equality
- call for positive change advancing women
- lobby for accelerated gender parity
- fundraise for female-focused charities
As you can see from the picture above, purple is the colour of International Women’s Day along with green and white. Purple signifies justice and dignity, and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolises hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept. The colours originated from the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the UK in 1908.
In Pontypridd you can join their celebration of the day at the towns Museum, actually, they are holding two events next month.
The theme for this year’s event is #EmbraceEquity – highlighting the need for equity in order to achieve true equality.
Saturday 4th March will see the first of a two-part event in the form of a banner workshop led by artist, Katie Smith.
- Book either the morning or afternoon workshop
- Each workshop will be 2.5 hours long
- Basic sewing skills required
- Open to anyone who identifies as a woman or who describes themselves as non-binary
- Under 16s welcome if accompanied by an adult (two bookings required)
- Maximum of 10 participants in each workshop (20 spaces available in total)
To book your free place, please contact the museum either in person, via email or on 01443 490740.
The second event will be held on Saturday 11th March, an afternoon filled with words, music and art to celebrate the lives and legacies of some of Pontypridd’s most wonderful women.
There will be family-friendly activities available throughout the afternoon and complimentary refreshments.
