UN Women is organizing and co-sponsoring a number of events around the world to commemorate International Women’s Day.
- 28.02.2011, 10:00–11:15, UN Headquarters, New York, USA
Education, Science, Technology and the Empowerment of Women: Emerging Evidence of Change from Africa - 01.03–08.03.2011, Nairobi, Nyatike and Garissa, Kenya
Centenary Celebrations – Equal Access to Education, Training, Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women - 01.03–08.03.2011, Madrid, Spain
The Week for Gender Justice “Tu voz cuenta” - 01.03–15.03.2011, Bosnia and Herzegovina
8 March – “Strong Women, Strong Society” - 01.03–28.03.2011, Southern Cone, South America
Multiple Events throughout the Region - 04.03.2011, 13:00–14:30, Moldova
Joint Press Conference on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day - 04.03.2011, 15:30–20:00, New Delhi, India
Panel Discussion on “What This Union Budget Means for Women” and Reception to Launch UN Women in India - 05.03.2011, 09:00–13:00, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Roundtable Devoted to the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day - 05.03.2011, 11:00–21:00, Astana, Kazakhstan
Congress of Women of Kazakhstan - 05.03–08.03.2011, 20:00–22:00, Skopje, FYR Macedonia
Women’s Rights Nights 2011 - 06.03.2011, 17:00–19:00, Saint Michael, Barbados
Safeguarding Vulnerable Workers: Empowerment through Education - 06.03–08.03.2011, Monrovia and Totota, Liberia
2011 International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of the Gender Equality Fund in Liberia - 07.03.2011, 09:30–18:00, Valparaíso, Chile
Seminario Internacional Feminización de la Pobreza - 07.03.2011, 10:00–12:00, Belgrade, Serbia
Equal Access to Information and Communication Technologies: Pathwy to Decent Work for Women - 07.03.2011, 13:15–14:30, UN Headquarters, New York, USA
Equal Representation of Women: What Does It Mean to You? - 07.03.2011, 15:00–17:00, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Film Screening: “Gender Impact, the Central Asia Part: Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Women” - 07.03.2011, 18:30–23:00, Brussels, Belgium
Debate + Avant-Première of the Movie “Die Fremde” (When We Leave) - 07.03–08.03.2011, 10:00–15:00, Suva, Fiji
Information Marketplace - 07.03–08.03.2011, Abuja, Nigeria
2011 International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of UN Women in Nigeria - 07.03–11.03.2011, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
8 March – Live Solidarity: Exhibition: “8th of March Striptease” - 07.03–14.03.2011, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Photo Exhibition: “Tajik Women” - 08.03.2011, 08:00–23:00, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Visibility Action - 08.03.2011, 09:00–11:30, Saint Michael, Barbados
Girls’ Talk - 08.03.2011, 09:00–13:00, Lima, Peru
Legislative and Political Developments in the Field of Equal Opportunities and Gender Equality, 2006–2011 - 08.03.2011, 10:00–13:00, Bogotá, Colombia
Launch of UN Women in Colombia - 08.03.2011, 10:30–12:00, Ramallah, occupied Palestinian territory
UN Women’s SABAYA Model - 08.03.2011, 12:00–13:00, Pristina, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244)
Street Advocacy Event and Letter to the Authorities Calling for Improved Health Care in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) - 08.03.2011, 12:00–14:00, Belgrade, Serbia
Commemoration of 100 Years of International Women’s Day - 08.03.2011, 13:00–14:30, Tbilisi, Georgia
Launch of UN Women in Georgia - 08.03.2011, 13:30–14:35, Bangkok, Thailand
Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day (1911–2011) - 08.03.2011, 15:00–17:00, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
8 March – Live Solidarity: Youth Workshop - 08.03.2011, 17:30–, Dili, Timor-Leste
Photo Exibit: Lian Feto Nian (Women’s Voice) - 08.03.2011, 18:00–20:30, Tokyo, Japan
UN Open Symposium: Women Revitalize the World - 08.03.2011, 19:00–21:00, Johannesburg, South Africa
Awards Ceremony on Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - 09.03.2011, 08:30–12:00, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Policy Dialogue on Gender Equality - 09.03.2011, 08:50–18:00, New York, USA
Women’s Empowerment Principles One Year Later: Taking Stock, Sharing Lessons - 10.03.2011, 19:30–21:30, Lima, Peru
What Changes for Women in Peru? Debate on the Report Beijing + 15 - 10.03.2011, Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory
Animation Design Competition - 11.03.2011, 10:00–12:00, Hastings, Barbados
Celebrating the Launch of UN Women - 11.03.2011, 10:30–12:00, Pristina, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244)
Launch of UN Women in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) - 11.03.2011, 13:00–15:00, Caracas, Venezuela
Performance: Esperanza Breaks Her Silence. Is Someone Listening? - 11.03.2011, 17:30–18:45, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Film Screening and Discussion: “No Peace without Women” - 11.03.2011, 18:00–19:00, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
8 March – Live Solidarity: Documentary Film Screening - 12.03.2011, Ecuador
Supplement for International Women’s Day at El Comercio Newspaper - 14.03.2011, 17:00, Quito, Ecuador
Special Performance of the Ballet Folklórico Jacchigua to Commemorate Women’s Day - 15.03–16.03.2011, Caracas, Venezuela
Festival “Somos Más” (“We Are More” Festival) - 22.03–24.03.2011, Caracas, Venezuela
Women’s Dilemma: From Legal Equality to Real Equality - 24.03.2011, 10:00–12:00, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Seminar “Equal Access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women” - Date TBD, Caracas, Venezuela
Workshop about Violence Prevention in the Engagement - Date TBD, Caracas, Venezuela
Agenda Gender Equality and HIV - Date TBD, Caracas, Venezuela
Radio Interview: UN Women in Venezuela
