International Women’s Week & Mother’s Day Events
On International Women’s Day we focus on our neighbourhood of Govanhill and the surrounding area to bring you a round-up of events celebrating the women in our lives. We are also bringing you some of the special Mother’s Day events happening so if you’re running late with your gift this year we have a few suggestions.
By Samar Jamal | Photo by Feminist Exchange Network
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women and all their achievements – social, economic, cultural and political. It is also a day to acknowledge women’s fight for equality and acknowledge inequalities. In Scotland, women currently earn 90 pence for every pound men earn. Women are also more likely to be the survivors of domestic violence. Of the 64,807 domestic violence incidents recorded by Police Scotland in 2021, 81 percent of these had a female victim and male perpetrator.
As we mark this day, it is critical to reflect on the current treatment that women across the globe are facing and consider the avenues for change through an intersectional lens. Whether we are looking at the violence women are facing in Palestine or the systematic inequalities on our doorsteps.
In this article, we focus on our neighbourhood of Govanhill and the surrounding area to bring you a round-up of events celebrating the women in our lives. We are also bringing you some of the special Mother’s Day events happening so if you’re running late with your gift this year we have a few suggestions.
While Mother's Day is a cherished occasion for many, we recognise that it can also be a challenging day for some. We hope that regardless of how you choose to spend the day, it proves to be fulfilling and enjoyable.
A talk to amplify Palestinian women’s voices on Friday 8 March, 5-6pm, in front of Burgh Hall. Scottish Palestinian, Salsabil El Awaisi will share testimonies from other Palestinian women and their creative work.
Feminist Tabletop Football on Saturday 9 March, 1-3pm at Rumpus Room, is a cooperative tabletop game played on a hexagonal board between three teams. It uses football as an platform to delve into intersectional feminism.
Chunky Jewellery on Saturday 9 March, 2pm and 7:30pm at Tramway. Performed by two friends, the show depicts a year of their life through dance and song through themes of motherhood and friendship.
Read more about the show: Barrowland Ballet Presents Chunky Jewellery at Tramway
Family Cycle Sessions (Children and Mothers) every Saturday, 9:30 and 10:45. Join Women on Wheels for a family cycling session that caters to all ages and abilities. Come by to learn how to cycle and improve bike handling skills with child-friendly equipment.
International Women’s Day – Queens of Scotland on 9 and 10 March at various locations including Tramway. A three-day boot camp led by teachers with different skill sets will share their knowledge forpeople who want to explore their femininity and network with others.
Mother’s Day Workshop on Saturday 9 March, 10:30-12pm at Merry-Go-Round. An event for mothers, carers and children. Enjoy tummy time and gentle yoga stretches with your baby as well as light refreshments and photos with your young ones.
FONDS is a new photography exhibition, film and podcast that is available to view Wednesday-Sunday, 11-5pm at Tramway's new Community Gallery space. It tells the stories of Govanhill through some of its residents' most treasured objects, including how we connect with our mothers and family across distance and time.