International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day of celebrating the achievements of women, raising awareness of the issues women continue to face and reflecting on the challenges we still need to tackle to achieve true gender equality.
Camden is a powerful hub of voluntary, community, faith and cultural organisations who all work together to address barriers to women’s equality.
This year we bring together an exciting programme of panel discussions, study days, community conversations and more to celebrate this work, to link to specialist knowledge and address the continuing challenges.
To find out more, or to be involved please email vcs@camden.gov.uk
Read some stories of inspirational women in Camden
You can also download our International Women's Day 2024 calendar (PDF)
Events
Peace of Cake
- Sunday 3 March, 2pm to 4pm
- In person event
- Rosslyn Hill Chapel, 3 Pilgrim's Place, NW3 1NG
Hear from members of the Baha'i, Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities, sharing stories in small discussion groups. Come and make friends and eat cake!
International Women’s Day event
• Monday 4 March, 12-3pm
• In person event
• Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Celebrate with the Henna Asian Women’s Group. Socialise with other women, singing, dancing over tea and snacks. RSVP to 07462790859.
International Women’s Day Lunch
• Tuesday 5 March, 11am to 2pm
• In person event
• 7 to 31 Rhyl Street, NW5 3HB
Join us for our fee cultural networking event to empower women in Camden. We will have food, henna, hairstyling, and dance. Bring your children! Email Ikran@selfsufficientwomen.com
The life and work in Camden of Fanny Wilkinson
- Tuesday 5 March, 6pm
- In person event
- Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre, Holborn Library, 2nd floor, 32-38 Theobalds Road WC1X 8PA
Join Dr Rebecca Preston of English Heritage to learn more about Fanny Wilkinson, the landscape gardener and women’s suffrage campaigner.
No booking required.
Portraits of Camden: Quilting workshop and networking event
- Wednesday 6 March, 5.45pm to 8pm
- In person event
- Moonbug Office, Unit 3, 3rd Floor, LABS Upper Floor, 6 Water Lane, NW1 8JZ
Come and make your portrait with fabric and help create a huge quilt that tells the story of Camden through your stories.
To book, email puja@camdengiving.org.uk
Interfaith Coffee Morning
- Thursday 7 March, 11am to 12.30pm
- In person event
- Goodge Street Mosque, W1T 4LU
An opportunity to connect informally with faith representatives across Camden, explore faith and the role of women in interfaith work. The session will be attended by Cllr Nazma Rahman, Mayor of Camden.
To book, email faith@camden.gov.uk
UCL Institute for Women's Health
- 5 to 8 March
- Online and face to face events
- Various venues and times
The Institute for Women’s Health and the Faculty of Population Health Sciences will be hosting six free events to celebrate #IWD2024.
Find out more about UCL events
Queen’s Crescent Library Event
• Friday 8 March, 2pm
• In person event
• 165 Queens Crescent, NW5 4HH
Art Therapist Lille Stout will lead a movement and relaxation workshop. Join us for chai and chat, henna and snacks. No booking required.
Business Fair on International Women’s Day
- Friday 8 March, 11am to 1pm
- Kilburn Library Centre, 12-22 Kilburn High Road, NW6 5UH
Get expert advice on starting a business from Sharon McLean, author of Business Pearls.
Come with your questions and get the support you need in terms of confidence, marketing, finance, the law, operations and business planning. Mentoring slots available on the day.
For more information, email libraries@camden.gov.uk
Meet a Scientist: What's life in the lab really like?
- Friday 8 March, 1pm to 3pm
- In -person event
- Francis CRICK Institute, 1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT
Two of our scientists, Jimena Perez-Lloret and Milena Stankovic, will be popping down from their labs into the gallery to describe life in the lab and demonstrate scientific equipment. Bring your curiosity, have a chat and get hands-on with our demonstrations.
FREE - just turn up at any time. Suitable for individuals and small groups.
Celebrating Women's Musicians, past and present
- Friday 8 March, 9.30am to 5pm
- In-person event
- British Library, Pigott Theatre 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB
Join us for a celebration of women musicians to mark International Women’s Day 2024. This free study day will include a series of presentations and discussions by expert musicologists, academics, and musicians, on various aspects of the lives and music of women musicians, ranging from the 18th century to today.
Women and Diplomacy
- Friday 8 March, 9.45am to 6.30pm
- In-person event
- LSE Women's Library, Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE
Join the Department of International History’s project in History, Culture and Diplomacy, for a day of papers, panels, and a keynote speech on women, diplomacy and politics.
Mastering Confidence in Creative and Tech Sectors
- Friday 8 March, 10.30am to 3pm
- Whitechapel Town Hall, E1 1BJ
Join us for an event for women from LIFT boroughs to celebrate International Women’s Day. Explore careers in UX/UI Design, branding, and digital content creation. Boost your confidence and craft your personal brand for success.
Register for the mastering confidence event
Community Market Event
- Friday 8 March, 10am to 4pm
- Chalton Street Market, NW1 1JH
We are honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also advocating for the acceleration of women's equality. Women traders will be showcasing their businesses and successes at the Chalton Street Market event. There will be a range stalls to visit from fruit and veg to crafts and clothing, entertainment and much more.
International Women’s Day: Hosted by Jessica Regan
- Friday 8 March, 7pm
- In-person event
- London Irish Centre, 52 Camden Square, NW1 5XB
Join us for a night of conversation, comedy, and music, we will be joined by a fantastic lineup of guests including actor Doireann May White, film journalist Helen O'Hara, author Andrea Martha, and writer and director Kathryn Ferguson.
More information and tickets.
Camden Council Youth Services International Women’s Day event
- Saturday 9 March 11am-4pm
- In-person event
- Somers Town Youth Centre, 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX
Taster activities, food, and goodie bags for young Camden residents. The event is free but booking is required.
Complete this form to register
Women and Girls personal safety course
- Wednesday 13 March, 10am to 12pm
- In-person event
- Ludham and Waxham TRA Hall, Lismore Circus, NW5 4QF
The Safeguarding Foundation will be delivering this face-to-face workshop designed to raise awareness and understanding of the potential risks faced by woman and girls. The session will cover a walkthrough of cases covered in the news and include simple and effective techniques to reduce risk, prevention of harm and defend oneself against assault. Limited places,.
Female Pilot Club Comedy Showcase
- Tuesday 26 March, 7.30pm
- In-person event
- JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
Join JW3 for live readings of two comedy scripts by brilliant female writers - the finalists of our annual script call - performed by top-flight comedy talent!
International Women’s Day Fashion Show
- Thursday, 28 Mar 2024, 5.30p to 9pm
- In-person event
- Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE
The evening will include music, refreshments, information from women centred groups and shopping opportunities in the beautifully restored Grade II listed Camden Town Hall.