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Naked Truth PR joins forces to help Southampton University SU Feminist Society promote empowerment at West Quay International Women’s Day event. 

This year, Southampton University is celebrating International Women’s Day 2017 by inviting the community of Southampton to West Quay and Fringe Events in town on Saturday, March 11th. Their theme for the day, ‘Being Bold’ has been created to promote and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, both locally and worldwide.

Organised by Hampshire Constabulary in collaboration with local community groups, partnerships, Universities, local authority and charities; events and activities will run on stalls throughout the day at West Quay, with live performances by Nuffield Theatre, fashion showcases from students at Winchester School of Art, and music from The Lounge Kittens.

There will also be a Women In Science discussion panel at The Art House, as well as guest talks from internationally renowned Speaker, leading interventionist and survivor of Domestic Abuse, Dr Diahanne Rhiney. The award-winning founder of Strength With In Me Foundation (S.W.I.M) will be speaking to crowds about the importance of empowerment in tackling the increasing Domestic Abuse statistics. Also, Vic Dale, respected member of the International Marxist Tendency who has work directly with  our Pakistani female comrades involved in the struggle in Pakistan.

In the evening there will be a music festival at the Art House, where several local, female led bands will be performing from 8pm into the night.

So please, join Southampton University for a day of celebrating women in all their bold and glorious achievements in the arts, business and science domains and the greater social sphere.

For more info contact:

sotoniwd@gmail.com