International Women's Day is an International event that was conceived in 1908 when many women were officially cast as second class citizens. They were denied the right to vote, worked in appalling condition, earned half of men's wages (maybe) and frequently died prematurely due to poor nutrition and maternal health..

It is a reminder that the gains we have made are due to the strength, determination and courage of women who risked their lives and their reputations to make the world a better place for all women to live. Some of the major issues about which women, continue to campaign include workplace reform, international human rights, poverty, childcare and violence against women.

Leichhardt Council is celebrating with three events open to the public.

A cocktail party hosted by the Mayor Clr Carolyn Allen on

Thursday the 6th of March 5.30-7.30pm

Leichhardt Youth Council Morning Tea

9.30-11.30am.

A photographic exhibition at Leichhardt Library

from the 6th to the 28th of March.