Women’s History Month in East London

01 March 2023-31 March 2023 @ All Day – Until Friday 31 March Contemporary women artists, activists, writers and performers present a diverse programme of events and exhibitions celebrating women in galleries, venues, libraries and institutions across East London. Events taking place during International Women’s Week 4-12 March are included in this programme. FIND OUT MORE AND DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME Image Credit: Oitij-jo / Still from […]

Women and Sports: Women’s History Month Photography Exhibition

01 March 2023-30 March 2023 @ 12:00 am – Until Thursday 30 March Monday to Friday 9.00am to 7.00pm & Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm / The Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, E1 5HU Alternative Arts presents an exhibition celebrating women’s sport with contemporary images by women photographers and archive material from Bishopsgate Institute, Tower Hamlets Sports Development, the Brady Club Archive […]

Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN) Festival 2023

01 March 2023-31 March 2023 @ All Day – Until Friday 31 March  March is here! Which can only mean one thing – it’s AWAN Festival month. Up until 31 March, a wide range of events will be held in different locations across London, including Rich Mix, Grand Junction, Royal Albert Hall Elgar Rooms, Finch Cafe, and the Arab British Centre. If you’re still not sure which events to […]

Violence Against Women and Girls Training Opportunities 2022-2023

08 March 2023-22 March 2023 @ 10:00 am-1:00 pm – Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Professional Champion Course Day 1: Introduction to VAWG, Understanding Domestic Abuse, Stalking & Harassment, Sexual Abuse Day 2: Understanding Harmful Practices (‘Honour’ Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation), Prostitution as a form of Adult Sexual Exploitation Day 3: Referral pathways and support, Risk Assessments and Safety Planning, Trauma […]

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

21 March 2023 @ 9:30 am-12:30 pm – Tuesday 21 March 9.30am to 12.30pm / Idea Store, 321 Whitechapel Rd, E1 1BU The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21st March,  the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. The General Assembly decided that […]

Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

21 March 2023 @ 10:00 am-1:00 pm – Female Genital Mutilation Awareness 21 March 2023 10:00-13:00 Have an improved understanding of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Increased awareness in recognising the risk factors/indicators Understand FGM and protection orders To understand the range of options available for women in the borough and to identify appropriate referral pathways For those who have a Learning Hub log […]

Procurement Guidance for VCSE’s

21 March 2023 @ 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Tuesday 21 March / 11.30am to 12.30pm / Online Compass Wellbeing delivers a range of training and capacity building programmes for VCSE organisations, service users and the local community. Their training programmes are delivered in partnership with organisations or individuals that have expertise in the field to ensure we provide a quality resource that meets the needs […]

Supporting Families with Epilepsy

21 March 2023 @ 12:15 pm-2:30 pm – Tuesday 21 March / 12.15 to 2.30pm / Bernie Cameron Community Centre 32 Merchant Street, E3 4LX Parents and carers of children and young people with epilepsy are invited to join in to share and learn about how to support children and young people with Epilepsy. Join Network 6 Primary Care Network and Rise 2 Shine for a […]

2.8 Million Minds

21 March 2023 @ 6:30 pm-8:00 pm – CHISENHALE GALLERY and WHITECHAPEL GALLERY invite YOU to take part in An art project about mental health. Join 2.8 Million Minds!! “2.8 Million Minds is about helping young people to create an image of thriving on their own terms. This is an invitation to recognise the seriousness of the situation, but also the joy of […]