In Celebration of Women
Proposed Events for March 6-8, 2008
Sponsored by: Office of International Students and Scholars
and Women Studies Program
For more information contact: Gigi Guijaro at 775-784-6874 and/or
Connie Archambeau at 775-784-1560
Parade AGENDA
IWD 2008 Brochure
Women's History Month - Press Release
Parade Keynote Speaker - Press Release
March 6, 2008
International Women’s Day Parade (read more...)
International and Local Speaker’s
Marcia Barreto, Chief of Police, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ruby Duncan, Welfare Reform Activist
Lunch at the Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza
Community Outreach Information Fair
Film Showing
Art Exhibit at the Joe Crowley Student Union
Group Activities
Presentation from VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System about Women in the Military
March 7, 2008
Art Exhibit at the Joe Crowley Student Union
Film Showing
Speakers Classroom Lecture
March 8, 2008
Luncheon at the Unitarian Church (read more...)
Keynote Speaker at Luncheon
TMCC proposed events for March 2008
March 3, 2008
Classroom Presentation by Dr. Barreto – UNR
March 5, 2008
Law Enforcement Luncheon: 12:00pm at TMCC Student Center, Invitation only
Classroom Presentation by Dr. Barreto – UNR
International Women’s Panel: 7pm at TMCC Sierra Building 108
March 6, 2008
Classroom Presentation by Dr. Barreto at TMCC Sierra Building 108
What is International Women’s Day?
Why set aside a day in celebration of women?
There are two reasons:
- “to recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women;
- to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security
(http://www.un.org/womenwatch/)
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are honored for their accomplishments “without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political,” (United Nations). It is an occasion to reflect on obstacles women have overcome and achievements they have made in the past. The event is a means to provide ongoing support and encouragement to women in their future endeavors. IWD is founded on the ideals of gender equality.
The History of March 8th
The roots of International Women’s Day appeared in the 1900’s in North America and across Europe due to efforts in labor movements.
In 1909, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on February 28th.
In 1910, a Women's Day was established by the Socialist International to “honor the movement for women's rights and to build support for achieving universal suffrage for women…No fixed date was selected for the observance, (United Nations).”
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th.
In 1977, the General Assembly “proclaimed a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions,” (United Nations). International Women's Day has been observed on March 8th since this proclamation.
International Women’s Day is a symbol for women across the world:
It is an event to commemorate women and reflect on the progress women have made in their efforts for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness, unite, network, and mobilize for equality and reform.
