![]() The March Coalition reception will take place in the Chancellor’s Lounge at The Underground Restaurant in the Student Centre. It is an occaison when women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to reflect on a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.Ĭoalition events for March 8-12 (Week One) This year, the coalition has arranged a number of guest speakers, panel discussions and film & video screenings that address concerns of sexism, racism and related human rights issues.įor International Women’s Day, York’s Status of Women Office has planned a special series of events. March 8 is commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. The events commemorate International Women’s Day (March 8) and the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21). ![]() ![]() All the events are coordinated under the York March 8-March 21 Coalition. For the past 12 years during March, the Centre for Race & Ethnic Relations and the Office of the University Advisor on the Status of Women at York have organized a series of public educational activities. ![]()
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