International Women’s Day 2022 Newcastle: IWD events near me celebrating women’s achievements and equality

International Women’s Day 2022 falls on Tuesday 8 March.

The day is a global event that aims to highlight and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

This year the theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias.

The organisers explain the new theme as a way to create “a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.”

Here is a roundup of some events happening across Newcastle, and how you can join in on the celebrations.

This Girl Can Newcastle - International Women’s Day Celebration 2022

This Girl Can Newcastle is held to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The event is organised by Active Newcastle with the aim of encouraging as many people as possible to lead more active lifestyles.

Time and Date: Tuesday 8 March, 17:45–20:00 Address: Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ Price: Free Website: https://newcastlegateshead.com

International Women’s Day Chamber Inspiring Females Seminar

The Chamber is celebrating with its popular Inspiring Females seminar. This event aims to inspire and connect women in business across the North East of England.

The event will host a panel of women including EMG Solicitors managing director Emma Gaudern. The award-winning private client practice EMG Solicitors are sponsoring the event.

Time and Date: Tuesday 8 March, 10:30am – 12:30pm Address: Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park Newcastle, Price: Free Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

International Women’s Day Celebration

This event will focus on the heroic WWI Munitionettes who not only selflessly served the war effort on the home front from 1914 to 1918 but also played football to raise money for charity.

The event has been organised by South Tyneside’s very own playwright Ed Waugh.

Time and Date: Sunday 6 March, 13:00pm – 14:30pm Address: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF, Price: £2.75 Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Women’s Oppression

This book launch is a chance for like-minded women to meet, discuss and analyse women’s oppression. They will be launching a new book named ‘Women’s Oppression Under Capitalism’.

All are welcome to come support, and speak at the event.

Time and Date: Thursday 10 March, 7:00pm Address: Get Stuffed, St Mary’s Place, Haymarket, Price: Free Website: Facebook event here.

WOR Bella talk by speaker Jane Harker for International Women’s Day

This event will explore the story of heroic WWI Munitionettes who not only selflessly served the war effort on the home front from 1914 to 1918.  More specifically, the life of female footballer, and Blyth Spartan’s Ladies’ very own striker Bella Reay.

She also played football to raise money for charity. The footballer scored 133 goals in 30 matches.

Time and Date: Tuesday 8 March, 14:00pm  Address: Whitley Bay Library, York Road, Whitley Bay, United Kingdom, Price: Free Website: https://www.eventbrite.com