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York International Women's Week (YIWW)
@yiww.bsky.social
Annual community programme around International Women's Day, 8th March, in York, England. www.yorkwomen.org.uk
York International Women’s Week is looking for events!

We warmly welcome individuals and organisers to submit events for the YIWW2026 Programme 🙋‍♀️📣

Deadline for event submissions: 7th January 2026 📅

Visit www.yorkwomen.org.uk for full details!
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Women of York — a powerful documentary amplifying women’s voices, creativity & community in York.

📅 26 Nov | ⏰ 6–8pm GMT
🎟️ Free, booking required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-of-y...

#WomenOfYork #YorkStJohnUniversity #WomenInFilm #Feminism #YorkEvent
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Trans Lives in Focus — a powerful afternoon of remembrance, education & community marking Trans Day of Remembrance 2025.

📅 20 Nov | ⏰ 12:30–4pm GMT

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransLivesMatter #YorkStJohnUniversity #LGBTQ+
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Happening tomorrow! 🚨

Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️

Join York LGBT Forum in #York to stand up, speak out, and show up for our trans siblings.

We won’t be silenced. We won’t be erased.

Where: St Helen’s Square, York,
When: 8/11/2025
Time: 12 noon - 2pm
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We are excited to announce our YIWW 2026 theme:

‘Weaving Women’s Stories’

Submit an event to connect, share, listen & celebrate through words, crafts, music & more.

📆Applications open: 1 Nov | Deadline 7 Jan
🎤Events run 1–8 Mar 2026
🔗More info: yorkwomen.org.uk

#CommunityEvent #YorkWomen
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
the planning has begun!
YIWW2026 dates: 1st – 8th March
Call for Events out 1st November, link here,
on www.yorkwomen.org.uk or join our mailing list by
emailing yorkwomensvoices@gmail.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
SURVIVE had to suspend some of their services (although the emergency hotline is open Mon-Thursday 10am-12noon 0808 145 1887). THIS WEEK donations are doubled - please give if you can, and distribute the info. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
June 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
May 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
'Of Women' features 9 free bookable events 1-8 June as part of York Festival of Ideas yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/themes-...
Of Women, York Festival of Ideas
yorkfestivalofideas.com
May 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Wrapping up another successful #YIWW2025! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers, volunteers, participants, and the entire York community for making this year unforgettable! 💫
March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The #YIWW2025 is still going strong! 🌟

Check out our post-programme events, from improving energy efficiency at home to an all-women brass band performing their annual charity concert. More details in bio! 💫
March 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 7 of #YIWW2025 – Sunday 9th March: A day of reflection and creativity! ✨

Join us for a concert and a Sip & Write session with The Egalitarian. A perfect blend of storytelling and creativity. 💫
March 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 6 of #YIWW2025! 🌸

A day packed with workshops, improv, and creative activities. Check out the full event list in our bio! 💫
March 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 5 of #YIWW2025! 🌸

Enjoy mindful movement, art that honours the beauty of pregnant bodies, and a space for connection and creativity. 💫
March 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 4 of #YIWW2025!💡

From climate action to creative sustainability to tap dancing, there’s something for everyone today! 🌍🎨🎶

Check the full schedule via link in bio!📌
March 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 3 of #YIWW2025!

From feminist creative writing to reclaiming nature, today is all about powerful stories and voices.✍️🌿

Don’t miss out—check the full schedule via link in bio!
March 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 2 of #YIWW2025 is here!🎤

Don’t miss today’s inspiring sessions, from branding for women to spoken word performances.✨

Check the schedule & join the conversation—link in bio!📌
March 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today is Day 1 of #YIWW2025!🚀

Don't miss out on inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.💡💬

Check out what’s happening today—link in bio!🔗
March 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It all starts tomorrow! 🚀

We’re kicking off #YIWW2025 with Building Feminist Futures Together in collaboration with @ffri-global.bsky.social 🥳

Spots for our events are filling up fast—if you haven’t booked yet, don’t wait! Head to yorkwomen.org.uk to secure yours now.
February 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Only two days to go until our first event! Check out what’s happening on Sunday, 9th March, plus our post-programme events.

Want a printed programme? Pick one up at York Explore and Archive Library! 📚

#FeministSky
February 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today, we’re sharing the exciting events happening on Women’s Day during #YIWW2025 on Saturday, 8th May! 💜
 
From swaps and discussions to comedy and wellbeing, it’s our most packed day!
 
Don’t miss out—check out the full programme at www.yorkwomen.org.uk! ✨🎭💬
February 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Only a few days left until the kick-off of #YIWW2025! 🎉

For all the details, check out the full programme at www.yorkwomen.org.uk. Please note, the text-based programme is the latest version!

See you there! 💫
February 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s #MotivationMonday and we’re inspired by the powerful words of Cherrie Moraga, an influential Chicana feminist writer, activist, poet, essayist, and playwright:

Many of our events embrace the power of storytelling—explore them now at yorkwomen.org.uk! 🔗
February 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Did you catch us featured in today’s newspaper? 📰
 
Read the full feature via the link this link: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2494743...
 
Pictured: amateur theatre group Visible Women, who will perform ‘Lyrics of Life’ at the Black Swan pub on the evenings of March 4 and 5.
February 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM