Marking International Women’s Day
- Published:
- 28 Feb 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place on Tuesday 8 March, providing an opportunity to reinforce the fact that everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender-balanced world.
IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
The theme for this year is #BreakTheBias and the day marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and raising awareness of the significant impact that bias has on women's equality - both conscious and unconscious bias.
Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field.
- Are you in?
- Will you actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time you see it?
- Will you help break the bias?
There are lots of different events taking place for International Women’s Day, here in Sutton in person and online, including art exhibitions, an authors fair, and an International Women's Day Question Time event.
Events
Thursday 3 March
Successful Mums
Free online event
12.30pm to 2pm
Thursday 3 March to Saturday 30 April
Art Against Domestic Violence: International Women's Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day, and to raise awareness of the great artwork produced by local women who attend Art for Wellbeing sessions by Anna Virabyan from Intuit Art at the Sutton Women’s Centre.
Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Visit Whitehall for their new spring exhibition listings and dates
Saturday 5 March
Unveiling of memorial bench
Remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to male violence. Created in conjunction with Reclaim Sutton’s Streets and local artists, SamiArt, Hana Horack-Elyafi, Sutton Council and Sutton BID.
All welcome
11am event start (meet from 10.45am)
Trinity Square, off Sutton High Street
Authors fair
Books covering menopause and other topics from Kingston Library, with inspiring female authors:
- Kate Muir
- Faye Brann
- Natalie Haynes
- Ellen Apsteen
- Kate Thompson
Free online event
10am to 12.30pm
Saturday 5 March - Thursday 31 March
Whitehall in Words: Sutton Women's Network at Whitehall
If you missed the ‘Whitehall in Words’ display last summer, you now have the chance to view it at Sutton Central Library Art Gallery. This exhibition brings together experiences from within and beyond the borough, and Whitehall Historic House, through the creative writings of Sutton Women’s Network. Visit the gallery on Level 2 of Sutton Central Library during regular open hours.
Find out more about the work of Sutton Women's Network in their interview.
Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Sunday 6 March
Sutton Women’s Centre exhibition and activities
To mark International Women’s Day, at the Honeywood Museum, featuring activities and speakers, art workshops, yoga and Tai Chi, Mindful Self Compassion workshops, a talk on Afghan women and their embroidery, stress hacks, poetry and dance and more!
Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX
Free
12pm to 5pm
Now until 31 March
Women's History Month Book List
Browse our recommended reading list of powerful literature exploring the history of women and the women's movement in Women's History Month.
These titles are available to borrow for members of Sutton Libraries through My Library App (available on Apple & Android). Not a member of the library? Sign up for FREE, it only takes 3 minutes!
Monday 7 March
Launch of London Boroughs Women's Network
The first ever London Boroughs Women's Network will launch in time for International Women's Day 2022. Join Jane Knight, founder of Successful Mums, who will be discussing:
- How to bounce back after the pandemic
- Where the flex and part-time jobs are hiding
- Ideas for a new career
- Transferable skills that you must have on your CV
- Boosting confidence in your job after having a family
Free virtual event
11.30am to 1pm
Tuesday 8 March (International Women’s Day)
One Stop Shop
Visit Transform Sutton’s safe One Stop Shop every Wednesday, 9:30am - 11:30am at the Sutton Baptist Church, for female clients only.
✅ No appointment necessary
✅ Free advice and support from qualified DA professionals
✅ Solicitor
Find out more at www.notaloneinsutton.org.uk
International Women's Day Question Time
Come to The Sound Lounge for an evening of lively debate as we discuss this year's International Women's Day theme, Breaking the Bias, as well as other relevant and timely issues.
Free
7.30pm to 10pm
Sound Lounge, 216 - 220 High Street, Sutton SM1 1NU
Reserve your place on Eventbrite
Celebrating International Women’s Day across the 4 nations
Join the Fawcett Society and four leading feminist charities taking part in a chain of events across the UK, exploring their work to #BreakTheBias. The online events start from 3pm with each nation hosting their own session (England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland).
Free virtual event
3pm to 7pm
Free to register (but you can also donate a small sum)
Sunday 13 March
Meditative Ink Art Session
With Anna Virabyan from Intuit Art
Join Anna Virabyan for a session to learn and explore meditative drawing within the peaceful setting of Whitehall Historic House
Whitehall Historic House, 1 Malden Road, Cheam SM3 8QD
Entry £2
12pm to 2pm
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