On International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations has focused on the theme Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls, which calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.
U of G is committed to advancing gender equity on and off campus, for women and gender diverse individuals around the world. Together, we can build a more inclusive future for everyone and celebrate the remarkable contributions that women have made to our community.
There are several events and initiatives taking place at U of G to celebrate International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day Celebration and Panel Discussion, Presented by GenEQ
Friday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Peter Clark Hall, University Centre)
The Gender Equity Advisory Committee (GenEQ) brings together scholars, students and staff to celebrate progress and inspire action toward gender equity. The event features a panel with Samantha Blostein, Dr. Wumi Asubiaro Dada, Dr. Myrna Dawson and Dr. İlknur Özalli, who will share their insights and perspectives on advancing gender equity and reflect on the IWD theme. Attendees will enjoy a light breakfast; all interested in advancing gender equity are welcome to attend.
Register to attend IWD Breakfast. Please RSVP by March 2.
Reimagining the Future: Our Stories Deserve Justice – CESI International Women’s Day Conference
Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Virtual)
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute at U of G invites you to gather for a virtual conference that centres the diverse, often marginalized voices that shape what it means to be a woman in our world today. In a time marked by rapid change, global uncertainty, and growing calls for equity, the theme opens its arms wide enough to honour the full spectrum of work in research and beyond, aimed at supporting the needs of underserved communities, especially women.
Register to attend Reimagining the Future.
Documentary Premiere – Cubao is Theirs
Thursday, March 12, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (PAHL 1800)
Come see this film showcasing four women farmers from Cuba.
Produced by PhD Candidate Natalia Ruiz Cuartas and directed by Carlos Cadavid, Cubao is Theirs tells the story of how sustainable agriculture has transformed women’s lives, farms, and families. Attending this event is an opportunity to show solidarity with the Cuban people and celebrate their resilience in the face of the current crisis.
The event is being organized as part of the Gender Equity in Agricultural Sciences project, run by Dr. Erin Nelson.
Register to attend Cubao is Theirs.
Bold Women, Sustainable Futures – Supriya Verma Book Launch
Friday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
In an era marked by escalating climate risk, political and economic uncertainty, and growing resistance to equity, sustainability, and inclusion, leadership is being quietly reshaped—often away from courage, long-term thinking, and responsibility. In this virtual book launch event with the University of Guelph, author and sustainability leader Supriya Verma explores why women’s leadership—particularly across engineering, science, business, and sustainability—is not optional, but strategically essential for shaping resilient systems and futures.
Register to attend Bold Women, Sustainable Futures.
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