Voices Against Violence campaigner, Uganda. © CARE / Jenny Matthews
CARE International campaigns for an end to violence against women who live in conflict, so International Women’s Day is an important moment in our calendar.
This year there are lots of ways you can get involved, learn more about the issues facing women in conflict and add your voice against violence.
CARE celebration event – 8th March*
Come to an inspiring and informal evening of photography, film and speeches from women activists, and help us celebrate International Women’s Day in style. The central London event is free, open to everyone, and refreshments will be available. Just ten minutes walk from London Bridge and Borough underground stations, it’s from 6pm to 8pm. Spaces are strictly limited, so contact us now on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your place.
Apart from our signature event on the evening of International Women’s Day, CARE is also supporting other women’s initiatives across the country. Join us at one of these events, and show your support for the global movement for women’s rights.
Million Women Rise – 12 noon, 6th March*
A women’s march and rally in central London, calling for an end to all violence against women. CARE will be attending, along with our supporters, to highlight the particular challenges facing women living in conflict. To join us, and to hear from CARE’s gender adviser from Uganda, email us on
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Meet Me on The Bridge – 12 noon, 8th March*
Organised by Women For Women International, this global campaign action on International Women’s Day highlights the role of women in building peace and rebuilding communities. Women will meet on bridges across the UK, USA, and in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Bosnia. To find your nearest bridge, check the Women for Women website. And if you’re in London, look out for CARE at the Millennium Bridge event.
For more information about any of the events, or to register your interest, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone Jen on 020 7934 9348.
In the run up to International Women's Day, we are asking CARE supporters to join us in asking the political parties to make the upcoming general election count for women. Hundreds of people have signed up to our election statement, asking each political party to put women at the heart of their foreign policy commitments. Please take two minutes and add your voice against violence now.
*Please note that these events are now past.
