Celebrating International Women’s Day at High Rise, Lisburn: A Day for Parents and Children to Honor Women Around the World

What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s social, cultural, economic, and political achievements. It’s also a reminder that there is still work to be done in ensuring gender equality. The day is marked with rallies, discussions, and activities that promote the importance of women’s voices in all spheres of life. The theme for this year is Accelerate Action, focusing on forging gender equality where women and girls can thrive.

Why Should We Celebrate?

International Women’s Day is not just for adults—it’s an event for everyone to celebrate together! For children, it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about powerful women from the past and present, understand the importance of equality, and see firsthand how everyone, no matter their gender, deserves respect, opportunities, and rights.

Parents can use this day to teach their children the significance of equal rights, highlight the achievements of inspiring women in various fields, and discuss the importance of treating everyone with kindness and fairness. These are valuable lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Why It Matters

International Women’s Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a chance to teach the next generation about respect, equality, and justice. By starting these conversations early, parents help shape a future where boys and girls can aspire to the same dreams, face the same challenges, and achieve their full potential.

At High Rise, Lisburn, we understand the importance of creating spaces where people can learn, grow, and engage with each other on meaningful topics. We believe that by celebrating International Women’s Day, we can empower both adults and children to be advocates for change in their own lives and communities.

Join Us on March 8th!

We invite all people of all ages to come and be a part of this special day. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, and how much further we need to go to ensure a fairer, more equal world for the next generation.

From 10:30am to 1:30pm Sarah from our Charity team will be greeting everyone at the High Rise reception. Children will be given the opportunity to be filmed giving a brief story about why the women in their lives inspire them and what makes them special. To thank them for taking part they’ll receive a small bag of Haribo’s and will be entered into a prize draw with a chance of winning a £100 High Rise gift voucher for their family. So, together, let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.

Mark your calendars and come along to High Rise, Lisburn. We can’t wait to see you there!