International Women's Day
Friday 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 #InspireInclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.
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.
The Sunlight Project for International Women's Day
Wednesday 6 March, 6.30 -10.30pm
Kitto Road, Lewisham, London, SE14 5TY, United Kingdom
To celebrate International Women's Day, please join us for an empowering, creative evening of solidarity and warmth. There will be performances and displayed work by female-identifying contributors. There will be wine. There will be lots of lovely people.
Performances, art, wine, friends, celebration. Join us for a unique evening to celebrate the experience of being a woman. And all proceeds go to Refuge who help women and children fleeing domestic violence. Tickets are £5 with all proceeds donated to Refuge.
International Women's Day: BIPC Lewisham Business Forum
Catford Library
Friday 8 March 2024, 4:45pm
This edition of the Women's Business Forum will highlight the achievements of women in Lewisham. This will involve interesting speakers and catering from a local, female led food business.
The evening will include a networking session where we will be joined by local business founders who are looking to connect with fellow entrepreneurs to share knowledge, expertise and inspiration. There will also be complimentary refreshments available to all attendees.
Book your place on the Library website.
In Celebration of My Sisters
Broadway, Main Theatre
Saturday 9 March, 7.30pm - 11pm
Fairweather Productions presents In Celebration of My Sisters the 30th anniversary variety show.
Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE and Donna Spence with Queens of Lovers Rock, Janet Kay MBE, Carroll Thompson and many more. Enjoy a night of amazing performances this Mother’s Day weekend. Book your tickets on the Broadway website.
Women of Lewisham
Granville Park Adult Education Centre
Thursday 21 March 2024, 6:30pm
Join Lewisham Heritage and Women of London's Becky Laxton-Bass, as we once more explore the lives of Lewisham's extraordinary female icons, from Marie-Louise Christophe (the first and only Queen of Haiti) to community worker Sybil Phoenix and Beatrice Drapper, the first woman Mayor of Deptford. Book now.