C2010-01 International Womens Day 2010
Issued: 10 December 2009 by Department of Premier and Cabinet
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Key information
- Status
- Archived
- Type
- Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular
- Identifier
- C2010-01
- Compliance
- Not mandatory
About
Keypoints
- International Women's Day is held annually on 8 March.
- Details of Unifem's annual fundraising breakfast
- Agencies are urged to promote International Women's Day in 2010
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. This years theme is Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015.
International Womens Day (IWD) is a day to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. It is also a day to acknowledge that many women still disproportionately suffer the burden of poverty and discrimination simply because of their gender. Seventy percent of the worlds poor are women and girls.
To acknowledge and celebrate International Womens Day 2010, NSW Government Ministers, Local Members and members of the public have nominated women for the NSW Woman of the Year award. This award acknowledges the outstanding contributions of women in NSW and the dedication they have for their communities. The winner of this prestigious award will be announced at the Premiers International Womens Day Reception on 8 March 2010.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet supports NSW local and shire councils to host events, allowing inspiring women to be acknowledged by their peers at a local and community level.
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) is again holding its annual IWD fundraising breakfast at Darling Harbour. This event attracts around 1,500 guests and raises funding to facilitate education, combat poverty and empower women both socially and economically. For further information about UNIFEM and to purchase tickets for the fundraising breakfast please visit www.unifem.org.au
Agencies are urged to promote International Womens Day in 2010 and to encourage staff to attend functions and celebrate the day.
Brendan OReilly
Director General, Department of Premier and Cabinet