The 36th Oxford International Women’s Festival

Women
Speaking Out

28 February—10 March 2025

Join us for two weeks of events, in venues across Oxford.

Celebrate women’s stories as shared in a variety of ways and gain inspiration and hope from what they are portraying. 

The annual Oxford International Women’s Festival returns to provide a variety of events to celebrate women’s lives. Since Oxford International Women’s Festival began in 1989, it has focused on Women’s International Day, March 8th . This is the day when women throughout the world celebrate women’s struggles for political , trade union and employment rights. The Festival has always covered a range of topics from arts to the sciences as well as women’s creativity and initiated campaigns for women’s rights As usual the Festival is organised by local women, representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Thank you everyone for your support.  – Christine Eady and Deborah Hollingsworth and Katherine Bradley.

All about HER day

All about HER day

Saturday 1st March 11.00am – 4.00pm

A day to celebrate with our Ukrainian women, lots of dance, music, creative workshops and as always good food.

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Dancin’ Oxford

Dancin’ Oxford

Thursday 6th March 6.30pm – 9.00pm

A safe and welcoming space to dance and party your heart out.

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Suffragette

Suffragette

Saturday 8th March 5.30pm

This special International Women’s Day screening of Sarah Gavron’s historical drama will feature a short introduction by Dr. Katherine Bradley, followed by a Q&A discussion.

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Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion

Sunday 9th March 2.00pm – 4.00pm

An event combining a short illustrated presentation about ‘Clothes that go to Landfill’ and
a sustainable fashion show.

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