Council hosts International Women’s Day event

Tuesday 12 March 2024

The theme of this year’s campaign was ‘Inspire Inclusion’ – “When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.”

The event included keynote speeches from prominent female leaders in the local community who and discussions on important issues facing women today.  Speakers included Maia Wright from The Ticket Bakehouse; Siobhan Mulvenna from SMT Solutions; Geraldine Connon – Fashion Designer from Larne; Ivy Goddard MBE Project Manager Inter Ethnic Forum; Gillian Creevy, CEO Women’s Aid and Christine Barnhill from the Skills and Entrepreneurship Team - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Attendees also had the opportunity to network and connect with other like-minded individuals, as well as learn about resources and opportunities available to women in and around MEA.

"We were thrilled to host our International Women's Day event – celebrating women all over the world who are committed to women's equality" said Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna. "Council wanted to host an event that celebrated the day by learning from and inspiring each other, so that all of us – men and women – can help create a better world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

“Events like this are an amazing way to remind ourselves that as women we can - and are - achieving great things. But it also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the road ahead, what remains to be done in our quest for gender equality and how we might harness our collective energy to get there.

“Organisations, groups, and individuals can all play a part - in the community, at work, at home, and beyond. Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.”