International Women’s Day (IWD) is returning to Manchester as a celebration of women’s empowerment, equality and contributions to the city at Manchester Central Library on Saturday 8 March.
Led and inspired by an already significant history of pioneering women, IWD 2025 is a chance for women across all generations and dedicated allies to come together in advancing women's rights in Manchester and around the world.
Celebrate International Women's Day at the BeHER Women's Community Festival
Join in at Manchester Central Library to celebrate women this International Women's Day 2025.
This event is organised by women-led community organisations from across the city. It's all about coming together to support each other to 'Heal, Encourage and Revive' and to have a great time.
There’s something for everyone:
This International Women’s Day, Women’s Resource Centre are focusing on how to secure the future of women’s organisations in an increasingly challenging funding landscape. With only 2% of UK voluntary sector funding allocated to women’s organisations, bold structural change is urgently needed.
Presentations will cover recent shifts in trust and foundations funding, including the trend of reviews, pauses, and closures of key funding streams.
Join us (Acas) at this important eve
This session will explore the transformative power of allyship in leadership, workforce engagement, and community development. Allyship is not only about fostering inclusion but also about empowering individuals and groups, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, to thrive and contribute fully. The discussion will examine how leaders can act as allies, creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
Key themes include:
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