International Women's Day recognises the achievements of women from all walks of life while calling for greater equality.
International Women's Day is an annual global event recognising the achievements of women from all walks of life while calling for greater gender equality.
2021 International Women's Day Walk
City of Darwin, along with the United Nations Association of Australia NT Division, and Northern Territory Government Office of Gender Equity and Diversity, are proud to host the 2021 International Women's Day Walk and Celebrations on Saturday 6 March under the theme Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world #ChooseToChallenge
The program of events includes:
| 8.30am | Gather in the Civic Centre courtyard (Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin CBD) |
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| 9.00am | The International Women's Day Walk gets underway with a short walk through Darwin CBD (including The Mall) |
| 9.30am | At the conclusion of the walk, join in the International Women's Day Celebrations in Civic Park (Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin CBD) – there will be fabulous guest speakers, the Fun Bus, entertainment, information stalls, food and beverage vendors, and more! |
Free bus travel on the Darwin urban bus network (between 7.00am to 5.30pm on Saturday 6 March 2021) is available to participants who show an International Women’s Day flyer.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Remember to wear purple, bring weather and sun protection, and a water bottle.
#ChooseToChallenge #IWDNT
All about women - Satellite Event
All About Women is Sydney's favourite feminist gathering. City of Darwin Libraries is live streaming directly from the Sydney Opera House so you don't need to be there to experience the main stage action of All About Women.
When: Sunday 7 March 2021 - 8:45am to 3:30pm
Where: Darwin City Library - Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin
Booking is required
The program of events includes:
| 8:45am | Doors open |
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| 9:00am | Men Who Hate Women: Laura Bates |
| 10:15am | Life: A Survival Guide: Mary Hoang & Christine Jackman |
| 11:30am | White Feminism: Koa Beck |
| 12:45pm | Sex Work & Feminism: Tilly Lawless, Jules Kim & Chantell Martin |
| 2:00pm | The Soul of a Woman: Isabel Allende |
More information
For further information contact the Community Development Officer
Photo Gallery
Check out some of these great photos from previous International Women’s Day events.
