Wed 08 March 2017 12:00-16:00
The Students' Union at UWE
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. It campaigns for gender parity globally. The Students' Union at UWE will be running activities on all campus sites; Bower Ashton, Frenchay, Glenside and Gloucester that welcomes all students and staff to engage in showing support for this fantastic campaign to champion women for the day.
Activities that will be taking place on campus sites are as follows:
Film Screening of Made in Dagenham: The Students' Union Bar at Glenside Campus
The inspiring & fiery true story of working class women who lead the 1968 Ford Dagenham strike, protesting against sexual discrimination, unequal pay, took on the factories, the government & even their trade unions and won the Equal Pay Act.
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Make a pledge - Bower Ashton, Frenchay, Glenside, Gloucester All campuses will have a pledge board that will be there all day long. It gives all students and staff the chance to get creative a write and play your part in being bold for change! Come along, grab a sharpie and make a pledge to raise awareness of International Women’s Day.
Send an eCard to an empowering female
"Do you know an incredible woman? In celebration of IWD, send her an e-card to let her know how great she is. It’s a simple, easy way to recognize the women who inspire you!" - Opportunity International
You have the opportunity to send an electronic eCard to an empowering female in your life, this could be anyone. Be the reason to make someone smile on this day! Send one now.
Within The Students' Union Bars with the 'Herstory' gallery and pledge boards, there will be a station to send an eCard for free.
Be Bold for Change selfies - The Students' Union Bar at Frenchay The Students' Union Bar on Frenchay Campus will have a photo booth set up where anyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun! Bring your friends and embrace the day by having a fun, unforgettable professional photo of you all on such an empowering day, there will be some silly props so don’t miss out on the craziness.
Celebrate International Women’s Day.