March 7 is the exciting virtual celebration of International Women’s Day in the Durham Region. The Region’s International Women’s Day Committee is hosting a virtual event that will celebrate the achievements of women in the community. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias.

The event will feature keynote speaker, Chief Kelly LaRocca of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and includes performances from women in Durham.

When: Monday, March 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: This is a free virtual event that will be streamed live online. Event details can be found at durham.ca/BreakTheBias. A link to watch live will be added as the event draws near.

Who: The International Women’s Day Committee is a partnership between the Region of Durham; Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Durham Chapter; Congress of Black Women, Oshawa/Whitby Chapter; Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Durham; Women of Colour Durham Collective; Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham and YWCA Durham.

Why: This virtual event celebrates the achievements of women and the contributions they continue to make in the Durham Region. It aims to raise awareness against bias and empowers us to take action to create a gender-equal world. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.