International Women's Day 8th March 2013 – Women, Human Rights and the Globalisation of Resistance

Women, Human Rights and the Globalisation of Resistance

Inspiration and culture in times of crisis

Come along for a rousing experience on International Women's Day to hear out guests' stories of resistance and hope, to celebrate the role of women in the global struggle, and to listen to some great live music and performance poetry.

Date: Friday 8^th March

Time: 4.30pm-7.30pm

Venue: Assembly Rooms, Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Guest Speakers: Alfamir Castillo, President of the Women Sugar Cane Cutters Committee, Colombia; Rafeef Ziadah, Palestinian performance poet & War on Want Senior Campaigns Officer. Chair: Clare Williams, Northern TUC Women's Group.

The event is free to attend and all are welcome. Light snacks and a paying bar available. To get an idea of numbers please RSVP to Melanie - mlowden@tuc.org.uk. Flyers advertising the event are available from the TUC Regional Office. Copies can also be downloaded from the TUC website http://www.tuc.org.uk/tucfiles/519/IWD_Web_Flyer_8th_March_2013.pdf