International Women’s Day

WOMEN'S DAY

Every year on March 8, people around the world observe International Women’s Day to honour and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women and girls. It’s also a moment to increase awareness of the efforts still needed to achieve gender equality as well as the progress made in that direction.

CELEBRATION

Annual celebrations of International Women’s Day is held with variety of panels, seminars, and events. You may discover details and images from recent International Women’s Day events down below.Annual celebrations of International Women’s Day is held with variety of panels, seminars, and events. You may discover details and images from recent International Women’s Day events down below.

EVENTS

Ottawa group celebrates International Women’s Day through cross-cultural activities

The Ottawa chapter of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute celebrated International Women’s Day with a women-only event featuring cross-cultural activities. This gathering showcased the contributions of women through volunteerism and emphasized the importance of recognizing the cultural gifts within the community.   The event included a meditation session, traditional Chinese dance,

IWD 2024 Empowers Women in Ottawa’s Diverse Community

A Celebration of Unity and Empowerment at NLES, Ottawa On March 3rd, Northern Light Educational Services (NLES) in Kanata, Ottawa, became the heart of a vibrant and unforgettable celebration in anticipation of International Women’s Day. Organized by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI), this event brought together over 150 attendees in

Building Bridges: Indigenous Women & Art

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, the Intercultural Dialogue Institute invites you to Building Bridges: Indigenous Women & Art. This is our first in-person women’s day event since the pandemic started and we can’t wait to see you all on March 12 from 5-8pm. This year, we celebrate indigenous