International Women’s Day Banbury
International Women’s Day Banbury is a celebration of the fine ladies of Cherwell. A series of arts, community and business events will be held in March 2022 as part of the global IWD campaign to promote gender equality.
Campaign
The IWD 2022 campaign theme is
#BreakTheBias
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can break the bias in our communities. We can break the bias in our workplaces. We can break the bias in our schools, colleges and universities. Together, we can all break the bias - on International Women's Day (IWD) and beyond.
Events
We’ve curated a series of arts, community and business events inspired by great women throughout history.
Talks
TheatreIf you want something done, ask a busy woman to do it.
The lives of women today are busier than ever. IWD Banbury presents a series of inspirational talks and insightful discussions around four aspects of being a woman today
Creative crafting & classes
The Mill FoyerJoin the IWD flock by folding your own the iconic Origami crane in the colours of IWD with the Colours of Banbury 2022 project.
Art exhibition
The Mill GalleryThrough the year The Mill programmes a number of exhibitions, with a particular focus on local artists, and work that links in with our professional programme of live events. During March 2022 you'll be able to take in exhibitions linked to International Women's Day, gender equality and positive progress.
Pop-up shops
Long roomHead upstairs for gorgeous gifts and superb services. IWD Banbury and The Mill are proud to host pop-ups from local independent women making and doing amazing things.
Virtual speed mentoring
Virtual Mentoring SpaceWhen we hold out our hand to the next generation of women in Banbury, we can #BreakTheBias. Our virtual speed-mentoring sessions aim to accelerate this change.
Cinema, cocktails and comedy
Lock29New for 2022 our "Frida" space, in Lock29, is a celebration of activism, feminism and friendship.
With cinema, cocktails and comedy, we're celebrating the small wins in the big fight for gender equality.
Curators
International Women's Day Banbury is a not-for-profit project brought to life by Project Manager Ella Barrington and The Mill Arts Centre.
Brought together as 2018 recipients of Banbury Women in Business Awards, they began working together in summer 2019 to bring International Women's Day to Banbury.
Collaborators
International Women's Day Banbury would like to thank the following women and organisations for contributing to our 2022 celebrations. Without them, our events would not be possible.