Fort Wayne's Annual
International Women's Day
C E L E B R A T I O N !
Thursday, March 4, 2010
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Indiana Tech
Original Artwork
by Julia Meek
T h a n k Y o u F o r t W a y n e ! ! !
You really turned out for the 2010 IWD Celebration. Looking forward to 2011 and the 100th IWD Celebration.
- - - The IWD Planning Committee
Slide show and Photo Albums available here.
 View on YouTube in larger or full screen.
View on YouTube in larger or full screen.
View on YouTube in larger or full screen.
 Indiana Tech - Andorfer Commons
1600 E. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Free Admission
Special guest speaker Homa Sabet Tavangar has received wide recognition for her book Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World (Random House,
 2009). Her book has been named "Best New Parenting Book" by Scholastic Magazine.
- - - The IWD Planning Committee
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"For close to a century, International Women's Day has called attention to the significant and endless contributions of women to every aspect of our public and private lives. Fort Wayne IWD Celebration Volunteers are proud to help provide the Fort Wayne community with a celebration honoring the economic, political, and social achievements of women in this community, across the country, and around the world."  99 Years . . .
With a Century on the Horizon!
The first International Women’s Day occurred on March 19 in 1911. The inaugural event, which included rallies and organized meetings, was a big success in countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. The March 19 date was chosen because it commemorated the day that the Prussian king promised to introduce votes for women in 1848. The promise gave hope for equality but it was a promise that he failed to keep. The International Women’s Day date was moved to March 8 in 1913.
International Women’s Day events are held worldwide on March 8. Various women, including political, community, and business leaders, as well as leading educators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and television personalities, are usually invited to speak at various events on the day. Such events may include seminars, conferences, luncheons, dinners or breakfasts. The messages given at these events often focus on various themes such as innovation, the portrayal of women in the media, or the importance of education and career opportunities.
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