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Reminder to celebrate the women who do so much in our community, please nominate a woman who leads, or perhaps who do so much in the background to allow others shineInternational Womens Day is approaching and to celebrate, we are asking community groups to;(1)Through our Eyes, the Power of Women's Leadership in Community Action - a leadership photograph Exhibition (closing Friday 10th Feb)Fingal She Leads, an initiative of Fingal County Council, as part of International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 is celebrating women's leadership in a visual way, through a photography exhibition. The exhibition will feature portraits of women from Fingal who are leading in Community Action. Accompanying stories will showcase their leadership achievements. This exhibition will display in Fingal County Council County Hall and will serve as a powerful inspiration for women and encourage others to become active in their communities. How to get involved Only Community and Voluntary groups in Fingal (registered on the Fingal Community County register/ Fingal PPN) are eligible to nominate a female member(s) of their group before Friday 10th February, 5pm. Your nominee must reside and volunteer in Fingal. A 'photoshoot' will take place the following week on Thursday 16th February 2pm- 5pm in Fingal County Council, County Hall in Swords. (those not available to attend during the day, may be accommodated in the evening) Please join in and make this a very special celebration of International Women's Day. All eligible nominations will feature in the exhibition. To nominate, please complete the following form https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/2023-iwd-leadership-exhibition (2) Register Your International Women’s Day event – (closing Friday 17th Feb)International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th, and many events are held around the world to mark the occasion. The overall aim of these events and activities is to celebrate the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate the acts of women. Fingal She Leads, an Initiative of Fingal County Council is inviting local community & voluntary groups and services to register their event to feature in the 2023 Fingal International Women's Day (IWD) programme. This programme will provide information about community activities taking place on the day (or week of IWD) and the organisation leading the activity. This will serve to generate a greater awareness of IWD and this will effective encourage participation and engagement from the wider community in your event. Some examples of events include · Conferences and seminars to discuss issues related to gender equality and women's rights. · Cultural events to celebrate the cultural contributions of women, such as art exhibitions, poetry readings, and music performances. · Awards ceremonies to recognize the achievements of women. · Networking events to connect women working in different industries or fields. · Online events such as webinars, online panel discussions, and social media campaigns. · Social Media campaigns to promote IWD, post about inspiring women, and share messages of support for gender equality. · Fundraisers for women's charities and organizations. · If your organisation is hosting an event or activity and want to feature in the programme, please complete the following form before Friday, 17th Feb (1pm) https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/2023-iwd-register-your-fingal-international-womens-day-event ... See MoreSee Less