International Women's Day
8 March 2004

Happy International Women's Day!

This year's activities is not only confined to March 8th, but continues on throughout the entire month. Check out the list below to see which one suits your energy, and take part in celebrating the lives of women everywhere!

Celebrate IWD with WAO at The Curve.
March 11 2006

If you have been tuning in to Red104.9 fm morning show with Shareena and Tim, then chances are, you would know about the IWD event at the Curve this Sunday. Just in case, here is a reminder:

When? Saturday, 11th March 2006
Where? Fashion Court, The Curve
Time? 12 noon – 7 pm

You can come check out the WAO and AWAM booth and talk to us about anything and everything. From sharing stories, finding out more information on laws that affect women or what it is that we do, ways to support the women's movement or get your hands on a cool t-shirt or two :)

Meanwhile, if you find yourself stuck in the jam from 7:30am - 8:15, then tune into Red 104.9fm and listen to a series of early morning banter with Shareena & Tim with women's rights advocates on some interesting subjects such as:

Women's Rights on Thursday, 2/3/2006
Violence Against Women on Friday, 3/3/2006
Sexual Harassment on Monday, 6/3/2006
Date Rape on Tuesday, 7/3/2006
Domestic Violence on Wednesday, 8/3/2006
Women's Convention (CEDAW) on Thursday, 9/3/2006

Futsal with 3R!
2 April 2006

If you have a knack for sports and fun, then express your celebrations through a few games of futsal!

Preliminary matches starts on 19 March at Sportsplanet Sunway.

Even if you don't feel like playing, come join us at the IWD futsal grand finals with WAO, AWAM, Sisters in Islam, Malaysian AIDS Council, Amnesty International and not to mention, the funky hosts of 3R!

When? 2 April (Grand Finals)
Where? Berjaya Times Square, Berjaya Times Square Concourse Area
Time? 9.00am - 5.00pm

To find out what goodies you can win, or download the entry form, visit the 3R website!

Tamarind - WAO IWD Fundraising Event
March 26 2006

In conjunction with International Women's Day, Tamarind is having a full month of events that celebrates women.

Culminating on Sunday, March 26, Tamarind Springs will be the place to be if you want to join a fun-filled fund-raising event.

Listen to talks, meet celebrity spokespersons, join a yoga class by Fitness First instructor, a Tamarind cooking class by our "queen" Chef Wandee and wine school (learn about Wine Tasting!), all in one day!

For more information on how to participate on this and their other yummy activities lined up, visit their website.

Related Resources:

• History of International Women's Day - UN Site
• A History of International Women's Day in Words & Images - ISIS Site