This week International Women’s Day was marked in Thurrock, including events held at the council’s Civic Offices, highlighting this year’s theme #AccelerateAction
On Tuesday 4 March, Thameside Theatre was lit up in white and purple to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day.
The following day, Wednesday 5 March, a panel discussion about the best ways to accelerate action took place at Thurrock Council’s Civic Offices followed by two drop in events which included creative arts and dance workshops and a marketplace of local services, support, and training and learning opportunities.
Cllr Lyn Worrall, a member of the discussion panel, said: “It is vital that we do all we can to make sure that women and girls do not face systemic barriers and biases which hold them back, both personally and professionally.
“It was a real pleasure to see women come together, discuss these important issues, learn more about the services available to them and have a chance to show their creative side.”
