The UN has designated March 8th as International Women’s Day since 1977.
“International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.”
(http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/index.shtml)
On Tuesday 8 March 2016 there will be an additional “Housewives & Heroines” tour at Karori Cemetery, marking this special day when we remember some of the women who have shaped this country. This tour will also be available on Saturday 5 March, and Sunday 6 March, starting at 1.30pm.
Starting at 1.30pm we’ll visit grave sites of an interesting range of women - some who signed the Suffrage petition in 1893, Aunt Daisy, Mother Aubert, one of the pioneers of early childhood education, and a couple of major figures in the nursing world, amongst others.
Come along and participate in celebrating the roles of women in New Zealand.
Full details of the “Housewives & Heroines” tour and booking arrangements here.
“International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.”
(http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/index.shtml)
On Tuesday 8 March 2016 there will be an additional “Housewives & Heroines” tour at Karori Cemetery, marking this special day when we remember some of the women who have shaped this country. This tour will also be available on Saturday 5 March, and Sunday 6 March, starting at 1.30pm.
Starting at 1.30pm we’ll visit grave sites of an interesting range of women - some who signed the Suffrage petition in 1893, Aunt Daisy, Mother Aubert, one of the pioneers of early childhood education, and a couple of major figures in the nursing world, amongst others.
Come along and participate in celebrating the roles of women in New Zealand.
Full details of the “Housewives & Heroines” tour and booking arrangements here.
