Written question WQ91353
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking to mark International Women's Day?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Partnership
International Women’s Day is marked around the globe on 8 March each year. It a day to both celebrate the achievements of women and girls and to focus on the challenges we still face as we work towards gender equality. The theme for International Women’s Day this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
I will be giving an oral statement to outline the action Welsh Government is taking to advance gender equality on the 12 March.
Welsh Government is hosting a seminar to celebrate Women in Exports on 8 March in the Wales Millennium Centre.
The Welsh Government’s women's network, Women Together, will run an International Women’s Day event open to all staff. This year’s event on 13 March will include a range of internal and external speakers highlighting how they ‘Inspire Inclusion’ in their respective fields.
As in previous years, we will also be publicising the day through our social media channels and by lighting up the Cathays Park building in purple on the evening of 8 March.