International Women's Day - 8th March
International Women’s Day is to be celebrated in Franklin with a Bubbles Brunch as a Franklin women’s combined event.
The theme for International Women's Day for 2020 is "I am Generation Equality: Realising Women's Rights"
Theme: #EachforEqual
General theme is about getting a new generation of women leaders inspired by what was achieved by the leaders 25 years ago with the Beijing Platform and working together for equality.
A panel to speak on the achievements of women over the last 25 years with questions from the floor.
Be entertained and informed by the multi-generational panel. Come with your questions.
Cost : $25 includes a glass of bubbles (or juice) on arrival
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