International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on the 8th of March across the world. IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements, without regards for divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political.
Theme for 2010 :“Empowering Women to End Poverty”by 2015
You can download an International Women's Day Parish kit produced by the National Office for the Participation of Women by clicking below
St Anthony’s Social Justice group is planning to hold a picnic at the Felton East hall on Sunday 14 March. This will enable people to see the area of prime agricultural land which is currently under threat by mining interests. It is also an opportunity to express our support for local farmers in their struggle to preserve their farms.
Where: Felton East hall
When: Sunday 14 March, 12.00pm
What: Please bring a plate of food to share in solidarity with local residents
RSVP by clicking here by Tuesday 9 March. For organizational purposes, we need to know numbers.
Our Social Justice group will meet on Sunday 7 March, 10.00am in the parish house. All most welcome.
Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs - 21st March
Sunday 21st: Harmony Day; Week of Solidarity with the Peoples struggling against Racism and Racial discrimination begins
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. To find out more click here
National Close the Gap Day - 25th March
The life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community in Australia is 12 years. On this day, we recognize that there is still much to be done to close this gap so that our Indigenous sisters and brothers are able to have the same opportunities and quality of life as all Australians. To find out more click here
Earth Hour 8.30 pm 27th March
Join with people around the world calling for more action in caring for creation. To find out more click here
