LET THE CAGED BIRDS SING: PALESTINIAN WOMEN'S STORIES OF OCCUPIED LIFE

Thursday, March 6

New Cross Learning

Listen to 15 inspirational women who are on a 10-day visit to the UK to tell stories of life in Israel and the plight that women endure everyday. It’s sure to be an eye-opening evening.

BEAUTIFUL: CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WEEK WITH INSPIRED WORD

Tuesday, March 11

Lewisham Library & Information Service

An event aimed at celebrating the inner and outer beauty of women from all cultures, men, women and youth are all welcome in an evening which encourages everyone to embrace their beauty.

CROYDON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY RIDE

Saturday, March 8

Breeze Bike Rides

Get on your bike for International Women’s Day and see the sights of Croydon including the house where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived. The event hosts request that participants come in fancy dress of any kind and cycle at their own pace with other women.

COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

 Saturday, March 8

Asian Resource Centre of Croydon

Treat yourself to a day of empowering talks and performances of dance, drama and the arts. Women from the local community will be giving talks with the aim of inspiring young women. It will be an informal event that will bring the community together.

 WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Saturday, March 8

Idea Store, Whitechapel

Star of the BBC Asian Network, Nadia Ali, shares her experiences at Whitechapel’s innovative Idea Store. She’s worked on a number of Asian channels and has come from working in children’s television to presenting the first international reality TV show in Bangladesh - as well as being a barrister and writer.

 SPORTS4WOMEN

March 8 – 14

York Hall Leisure Centre

From Bollywood dancing to cardio tennis, York Hall Leisure Centre will host a week of sporting activities that bring together girls and women aged 14 and over. You can just turn up, and the sessions are free.

AN EVENING OF FUN AND MUSIC WITH HBS FRIENDS

Friday, March 7

Halkevi Centre

A visiting Palestinian woman will talk about the struggles she faces in this fundraiser in Dalston. Enjoy a three-course meal and live bands whilst supporting someone with a very different life.

GUEST DJ JOSIE LONG AT SCARED TO DANCE

Saturday, March 8

Moustache Bar

Comedian Josie Long, a regular guest on TV panel shows, will DJ at the Moustache Bar to celebrate in her own feminist way. Expect the likes of Beirut and Summer Camp. Make sure you’re attending on Facebook to get £4 cheaplist entry.