International Women's Day 2025: free event in Theatre at the Mill to highlight stories of survival, advocacy, activism and courage
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a free event in Theatre at the Mill to mark International Women's Day 2025.
‘It Starts With You: Accelerate Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls ' will tale place on Thursday, March 6 and invites members of the community to hear stories of survival, advocacy, activism and courage.
Anyone interested in attending can register at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/It-Starts-With-YOU
Hosted by Amanda Ferguson, speakers will include David Challen, Advisor to Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales; Gillian Creevy, CEO of Women’s Aid ABCLN; Lindsay Fisher, PSNI Detective Chief Superintendent; Tahnee McCorry, CEO and founder of White Ribbon NI; Kurtis Reid, Belfast Telegraph journalist; Kathryn Torney, freelance journalist and consultant, and Rachel Williams, founder of SUTDA (Stand Up to Domestic Abuse).
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is a seven-year programme mandated by the NI Executive, which will address the range of gender-based violence, abuse and harm disproportionately experienced by women and girls that is rooted in gender inequality.