International Women's Day
Saturday 8 March is International Women’s Day. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements no matter their background.
The campaign theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #AccelerateAction. At the current pace, full gender parity won’t be reached until 2158, about five generations away according to World Economic Forum data. Accelerating action is crucial to overcoming systemic barriers and biases, urging swift and decisive steps toward gender equality.
Along with our partners and local community groups we are planning a broad programme of events celebrating the history, achievements and contributions of women in the borough. The programme below will be continually updated throughout February, so please check back in.
Join BIPC Lewisham Forum: International Women's Day
Join us on Tuesday 4 March for an empowering event featuring discussions, networking, and inspiring stories from women of all walks of life. This event is part of Lewisham Libraries' Women's History Month series and is open to everyone.
Highlights include networking opportunities with online attendees, presentations from the Women in Business Programme, and insights into the House of Lewisham, a new platform by Lewisham Council to support local businesses. Reserve your place at the Deptford Lounge event.
If you can't attend in person, the presentations will be streamed live on Teams.
Deptford Library Cinema Club - Women’s History Month
Join us in March for a selection of films directed by women voted for by Cinema Club newsletter subscribers. The screenings will take place Deptford Lounge on Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 March at 6pm. We will be showing Fish Tank (dir: Andrea Arnold 2009), I am not a Witch (dir: Rungano Nyoni 2017) & Frances Ha (dir: Greta Gerwig 2012) followed by a discussion group on the Thursday 27 March. No booking required.
Women of Lewisham Heritage Talk
Join Becky Laxton-Bass, founder of Women of London, on Tuesday 25 March at 6:30pm at Catford Library. She will explore the lives of some of Lewisham’s iconic women. This is free event —reserve your spot now.