Keynote speaker, Robin Morgan at IWD 2008

For the past twelve years, the Women’s Human Rights Program at The Advocates for Human Rights has organized and presented the largest celebration of International Women’s Day in the Midwest. Inspired by the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995, our event celebrates the diversity of Minnesota women and seeks to increase understanding and tolerance in our community.  It is an occasion to highlight advancements in women’s rights and equality, to encourage activism, and to educate participants about human rights issues that affect girls and women locally, nationally and internationally. 

The celebration, which is free and open to the public, attracts between 500-700 participants.  In addition to the keynote speaker, the day includes workshops on a wide variety of women’s human rights issues, musical performances, visual arts and film screenings.  Over 65 co-sponsoring local organizations provide resources for further activism through their display and information tables. 

Click here to learn more about International Women's Day or contact Mary Hunt