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Inner West is working towards real change on Gender Equity through our Inner West Council Gender Equity Strategy 2021 – 2025.
Celebrate International Women's Day 2026 with Inner West Council
You are invited to Inner West Council's celebrations for International Women's Day this Sunday 8 March.
Women's poetry slam performance
Join Inner West Council and Bankstown Poetry Slam for a morning of spoken word poetry. Hear from seasoned women poets showcasing their unique voices.
Location: Ashfield Town Hall
Date: Sunday 8 March
Time: 11am to 1pm
Community art-making workshop
Join Inner West Council and local artist Studio Flos and create your own flower artwork which will be added to our mural "Women of the Inner West". All are welcome (no RSVP required) at our artspace at Summer Hill Social community event, which includes great food, market stalls, and DJs.
- Location: Lackey Street, Summer Hill
- Date: Sunday 8 March
- Time: 11am to 2pm
Previous programs and events
March Forward: For ALL Women and Girls
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is 'March Forward: For ALL Women and Girls'. This year's theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.
Central to this vision is empowering the next generation – youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls – as catalysts for lasting change. Together, we can be the generation to close the gap to achieve gender equality.
Inner West works to empower women and accelerate progress towards gender equity every day of the year - not just on International Women’s Day. For more information see Gender equity - Inner West Council.
International Women's Day Choir
Join us for a fun afternoon of singing and come together to learn an iconic female empowerment anthem! Bring friends and family together to perform Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire” with The Welcome Choir, led by Bek Jensen.
No experience required. All singing abilities and ages welcome. Refreshments will be available for attendees. Some photography and recording will take place at event.
Wonder Women
Inner West Libraries has curated a collection of books in celebration of International Women's Day.
Learn more about the UN Women International Women's Day 2025 theme.
View last year's program below.
On March 7 2024, Inner West Council commenced our International Women’s Day celebrations with a night of music, entertainment and conversation at Marrickville Town Hall.
How should play, joy and accessibility be factored into urban planning? What would our cities look like if the needs of children, women and gender diverse people were prioritised in their design? What happens when women design the places we live?
Our panel, facilitated by journalist and broadcaster Farz Edraki, discussed gender and inclusivity in our cities, showcasing the unique, diverse perspectives that women bring to designing and enlivening urban spaces.
With:
- Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia
- Shannon Foster, D’harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper, educator, artist and founder of bangawarra
- Prof Nicole Gurran, Chair of Urbanism at the University of Sydney
- Natalia Krysiak, architect and founder of Cities for Play
- Dr Zahra Nasreen, Postdoctoral Housing Researcher focused on shared housing, migrants housing and housing informality
The night also featured live music by Miriam Lieberman, followed by comedian and writer Katie Little's take on women in cities.
Drinks and refreshments provided by Two Good Co.
A recording of the panel discussion is available on YouTube
Read about the UN's International Women's Day 2024: Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.
Please direct any questions to Karenna Alexander via community@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
The Thread Between Us art exhibition
Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre is celebrating 50 years of improving women’s health and women’s lives at a special exhibition coinciding with International Women's Day.
The Thread between Us art exhibition runs 1 to 26 March 2024 at Leichhardt Library. Free entry anytime during library hours. Opening night Tuesday 6 March 5:30pm to 7pm.