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Celebrate International Women’s Day with us

03/03/2025

International Women’s Day, on Saturday 8 March 2025, is dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and reflecting on how we can keep working towards equality in our community.

There are a number of events and activities taking place across our centres, offering you lots of opportunities to get together with local woman and celebrate female empowerment through creative workshops, sports and talks.

Explore the local events happening near you below:

Sisters in Strength

Join this gathering for women to gain knowledge and understanding of the Islamic faith.

  • The Feldy, 18 Aberfeldy Square, E14 0XA
  • Monday 3 March, from 9.30am-12pm
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Self-defence class

We’ve partnered with Tower Hamlets Council’s Sports Development team to provide a self-defence class for women.

  • The Feldy, 18 Aberfeldy Square, E14 0XA
  • Friday 7 March, from 6pm-7pm
  • Sign up by calling The Feldy on 020 7515 6794

 

Power of Response

A session celebrating the voices of women through workshops, talks, and networking. It will highlight how women have come together to create positive change in the community.

 

Oitij-Jo Collective

Oitij-jo is a partnering with Poplar Union, Republic London and Rich Mix to bring ‘Creative You’ drop-in sessions for local women to come and create a self-portrait.

  • Poplar Union, 2 Cotall St, Poplar, E14 6TL
  • Thursday 13 March, from 10.30am-1.30pm

 

Women in Sport

Check out this exhibition by the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA) featuring portraits by a female Muslim photographer, showcasing women in in sports like swimming, basketball, golf, boxing, and ballet.

  • Poplar Union, 2 Cotall St, Poplar, E14 6TL
  • Saturday 8 March, from 6pm-8pm

 

Trapped in Zone One creative workshop

Come along for a creative workshop focusing on the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, collectively creating works towards an equal society in solidarity for International Women’s Day.

 

Tower Hamlets Cycling Club for Girls

A cycling club open to girls and young women aged 6 -24 years old (beginners only).

  • The Cycling Club, Mile End Stadium, Rhodeswell Road, E14 7TW
  • Every Saturday, from 10am-12pm

We also have local stories to share this International Women’s Day.

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Vicky outside the Feldy community centre Picture of Tanjina with pigeons, the water and some homes in the background resident Joyce in the park Picture of Abisola in a red jumper in chrisp street market in east london. Simona, our Safeguarding Advisor, sat with Florica - one of our residents that she works with