International Women’s Day 2024
Join Brighton Women's Centre at Brighton Dome for the annual International Women's Day Celebration.
An all-day free and inclusive event celebrating women’s achievements with inspiring speakers, activists and innovators, workshops, art, crafts, campaigns, and fun for all the family.
Everyone is welcome.
Our IWD event is a safe and inclusive space, open to all in the local community. We welcome everyone who would like to join with us in celebration of International Women’s Day.
To attend talks and workshops please sign up with a BWC volunteer outside the room where the workshop or talk will take place. Workshops are on a pay as you feel basis – suggested donation £5 towards our work supporting vulnerable women.
Concert Hall
Bollywood Dance
Enjoy the joy and skill of Bollywood dancing. Four dance routines performed to different types of modern Bollywood music by the Hangleton and Knoll Multi Cultural Women’s Group. Self-identifying women only.
12–12.30pm
Sing Your Heart Out
Aneesa Chaudhry leads her hugely popular IWD singing workshop. Self-identifying women only.
1–2pm
Founders Room East
Empower Yourself Through the Menopause
An informative talk that aims to empower women who are, or suspect they may be, experiencing peri or menopause symptoms.
10.30–11.15am
Be Your Own Permission Slip
Jess Nicks takes participants on a wild and emotional ride exposing the many ways we limit our minds by seeking permission instead of granting it.
11.45am–12.45pm
Founders Room West
My Universal Credit campaign
Maggie Gordon-Walker talks about her ongoing Parliament petition and Universal Credit campaign. Affected mothers will share their stories too.
10.30–11am
Female leadership and curating kind workplaces: the future of work
Meral Alizada will discuss female power and potential in curating the future of workplaces that are led by a philosophy of kindness, empathy and positive management.
11.45–12.45pm
Founders Room
Sharing Circle
A storytelling circle surrounding people’s lived experiences of identity, intersectionality and feminism.
1.15–2.30pm
Mezzanine (Door 4)
Prioritising Your Mental Wellbeing
Brenda Pollack talks about why good mental health is important and what steps you can take to help yourself and others.
10.30–11.30am
Taking a Stand: Reading & Delivering Feminist Poetry
Tips on how to speak publicly in an expressive way from award-winning poet and performer Tessa Foley. Self-identifying women only
12–1pm
The Girls’ Network
Speed Mentoring
An opportunity for girls (14+) to get some career advice, meet inspiring professional women. Self-identifying women only.
1.30–2.30pm
Dressing Sustainably for Success
Join Sophia Lorimer for a lesson on how to wear what you love and dress with confidence.
3–4pm
Corn Exchange
Start the day in a positive way with Soulshine Dance!
Through inspirational music, movement and meditation/mindfulness connect to the feel good energies within your body, mind, heart and soul and share them with others!
10.15–10.45am
We Bop Choir
We Bop Choir will perform an uplifting set of a cappella pop and soul covers in glorious 4-part harmony.
11.15 –11.45am
Palestinian Dabke - Folk Step Dance
Songs, stomping and love! Traditional circle and line dancing performed by local community Palestinian Culture Group. Celebratory dancing performed at weddings and other joyous occasions.
12.15–12.45pm
Lewes Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir
A group of 30 men and women singing well known empowering songs from musicals.
2–2.30pm
AudioActive Live Performance
A showcase of young musicians from AudioActive featuring Bessy Again, Shifa and Amy Whitehall-Sands.
3.15–4pm
Children’s Area
ToyBox Early Years is back at IWD with their area for children and their carers to enjoy together. Activities for all ages ranging from 0–12yrs will be taking place throughout the day.
All day
Studio Theatre
AudioActive Music Making Taster Session
Workshop facilitators from AudioActive’s singing/well-being project ‘Vocalise’ and the female led music technology project ‘Equaliser’ will present a taster session in music making for young people.
10.30–12pm
The Bone Woman/La Loba – Soul Circus
Gather round, join the circle to share the ancient story of The Bone Woman, sometimes known as La Loba (wolf woman).
12.30–1.15pm
Kundalini Yoga
Practice some Kundalini Yoga and Meditation before lying down and resting in the sound waves of the Gong. Bring your own mat. £25 - Book at the BWC info stall.
2–3.30pm
Mezzanine
Cultural Sharing Area
This is a space where women (and their children) can come together to share and show our cultures and connections around the world. Come and enjoy a chat whilst channelling your creative energy!
All day
Foyer
Drop-in activities, no booking required.
Femigami
Join Femigami for an unforgettable feminist origami making experience.
All day
Clay Wild Studio
Learn some basic hand-building techniques to make a tea-light holder out of air-drying clay.
All day
Zena Jewellery Making
Craft your own bracelet or phone charm from beautiful handmade beads.
10am–12.30pm
Corn Exchange Foyer
Chill Out Zone
A quiet space, away from the hustle and bustle to chill out on comfy bean bags.
All day
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