FREE events, including live performances, drew crowds of all ages to Main Street Mornington on Wednesday 8 March, as Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Mornington Chamber of Commerce helped the community celebrate and raise awareness of International Women’s Day.
All events showcased women performers and women-owned businesses, as well as businesses supporting women and girls.
International Women’s Day was also celebrated right around the peninsula by community and business groups and venues.
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
First published in the Mornington News – 14 March 2023
