Today we recognize the incredible and diverse women that shape UBC – and our lives and communities.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize women – and call for progress. At UBC, we continue our efforts to build a more inclusive community for all.
This year International Women’s Day is aiming to draw attention to the experiences and activism of rural women. Rural women make up almost half of the agricultural work force and are central to global food security. However, they often lack both decent work and social protection, and are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This year we encourage you to learn about the work rural women are doing to claim their rights and improve their livelihoods and wellbeing.
Stories from Women at UBC
Women are bringing new perspectives to the skilled trades. Hear from one of UBC’s newest journey-level steamfitters.
Dr. Jennifer Love, Senior Advisor on Women Faculty shares how she creates positive change at UBC.
Events
Looking for ways to engage, learn and celebrate?
Structural Oppression: Male Privilege with Harley Eagle
March 8 @ 10:00 am
NSERC Presents: Initiatives to Advance Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Research Excellence
March 8 @ 11:00 am
Feminist Time: Remembering the Suffragette and the Work of Suffrage Fiction
March 8 @ 4:00 pm
Luminescence: Chanteuse to the Power of Three
March 8 @ 7:00 pm
YWiB UBC International Women’s Day Banquet
March 8 @ 6:30pm
March 14 @ 6:30 pm