Socialist councillor Sarah Hathway told an IWD function that the “most important” thing local council can do is to invest in the community and services, while doing more for the disadvantaged. Jacqui Kriz reports.
International Women's Day (IWD)
Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged
Palestinian activist Jana Fayyad did not mince words about “the silence of Western feminists” asking, in her address to the Palestine rally on March 10, “Are you only progressive until Palestine?” Peter Boyle reports.
Hundreds of thousands of people around Mexico marched on International Women's Day, with an estimated 180,000 people reported in Mexico City, massive marches in Oaxaca, Guadalajara, and more, and two journalists arrested in Zacatecas, reports Tamara Pearson.
Anthony Albanese’s refusal to tackle structural disadvantage reveals his “commitment to gender equality” is a farce, argues Isaac Nellist.
As bombs rain down on women and children in Gaza, the political significance of International Women's Day needs to be remembered, argues Pip Hinman.
Women in Raqqa took to the streets on March 3 to kick off a week of events to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, demonstrating the city’s resilience in the face of challenges, reports Medya News.
Hundreds of women took part in the 2023 International Women's Day march in Sydney, reports Peter Boyle.
Hundreds of unionists and gender and queer activists marched for International Women’s Day in Naarm/Melbourne. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
“End violence against women” was the theme of the Geelong Women Unionists Network’s 21st International Women’s Day breakfast, reports Jacqueline Kriz.
The Hunter Workers Women’s Committee continued the tradition of loud and proud street marches with its International Women’s Day. Niko Leka reports.
Socialist candidate Paula Sanchez told an International Women's Day function that IWD was for women and men “because equality is something we all have to fight for”. Pip Hinman reports.
Sydney's Kurdish community celebrated International Women's Day at a well-attended gathering at the Democratic Kurdish Community Centre in Kings Park. Peter Boyle reports.
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