international womens day

NORTH East charities and campaign groups have called for more to be done to stop domestic abuse and sexual assault in the region. It has previously been reported that the rate of attacks – particularly towards women – has been on the rise over the past few years, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]

A vibrant market showcasing over 50 women-owned businesses will take place in Newcastle this International Women’s Day weekend. The event, held on March 8 and 9 at the Ouseburn Trust Visitors Centre, will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Organised by Flaura Rose and The Find, the market is free to attend and aims […]

Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (RCTN) are hosting an event to discuss how to better support and understand survivors of sexual violence. Held at Hope Street Xchange, Venue Sunderland on Friday March 14 from 2:00pm till 4:30pm, all ages are welcome and invited to join the experience. It’s focused on sharing women and girls’ experiences […]

From ‘the Tyne to Palestine,’ a beacon of solidarity and compassion illuminated the shores of North Shields on International Women’s Day. On the evening of March 8, 2024, the event, held at King Edward’s Bay, gathered a diverse group of individuals in a display of solidarity with Palestine. Participants, donned in black attire, carried lanterns […]

In honour of International Women’s Day, I have compiled a list of influential women from the North East and spoken to creators of the Sunderland-based women’s podcast ‘Rebel Women’ about the importance of having northern women in the media. Denise Welch – a North East legend known for her appearances in shows such as Coronation […]


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