4 empowerment events happening this week
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019 is being celebrated this Friday, March 8, under the theme #BalanceforBetter.
While we recognise the day, the focus is on building a gender-balanced world, and realising that everyone has a part to play in this — from grassroots activism to worldwide action.
This week, as All Woman recognises the theme, we highlight the absence of balance, and celebrate its presence.
Here are some IWD events that you might want to check out:
1. Colour Me Woman conference
When: March 9, 8:30 am.
Where: Mona Visitors’ Lodge, UWI, Mona campus.
Activities: Panel discussion, personal and professional development workshops.
Presenters/panellists: Lisa Hanna, Sallyann Gray, Cassandra Shannon, Kymberli Whittaker, Jodianne Murdock, Shavelle Mayler, Anjell Bryan, Dahlia Harris, Natassia Wright, Krystal Tomlinson, Kemesha Kelly, Naomi Garrick, Kerry-Ann Clarke, Kiddist McCoy.
Contact: E-mail — colour.me.woman.taylorhall@gmail.com; Instagram @ colour_me_woman_taylorhalluwi .
2. Elect Her Training Programme
When: March 9, 8:00am.
Where: Faculty of Law, UWI, Mona campus.
Activities: Training workshop to prepare and encourage young women to run for leadership roles. Presenters/panellists: Reniya Dinkins, Juliet Holness, Christina Williams, Nadeen Spence.
Partner: Running Start (an American non-partisan non-profit that trains young women to run for public office).
Contact: E-mail — maryseacolehall.uwimona@gmail.com; Instagram @electher2019.
3. Knowing Together: Balance for Better
When: March 8, 10:00 am.
Where: Campion College Auditorium, 105 Hope Road.
Activities: Panel discussion, development workshops.
Speakers/panellists: Rushane Campbell, Davianne Tucker, Emily Maddison, doctors and psychologists.
Partners: Girls who Know JA, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network, WE-Change Jamaica, UN Women, HeForShe, U-Report.
Contact: E-mail — girlswhoknowja@gmail.com; Instagram @girlswhoknowja.
4. Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk
When: March 9, 6:00 am.
Where: Emancipation Park, New Kingston.
Activities: 50 mentees from high schools and universities will be paired with mentors in their areas of study. They’ll discuss their professional challenges and successes and establish a mentoring relationship. These walks take place on the same day in 62 countries.
Mentors: Dr Terri-Karelle Reid, Marva Bernard, Shelly-Ann Weeks, Yaneek Page, among others
Partners: Vital Voices Global Partnership, Future Services Int’l
Contact: Website — www.vitalvoices.org/; Instagram @ futureservicesja.
