Welcome to the 2025 International Women's Day Luncheon #AccelerateAction

Join us in-person on Saturday, March 8th for a special presentation from our Keynote Speaker, the Honorable Justice Joanna M. Shaw, Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

Honour and celebrate the woman you are or demonstrate your appreciation for a woman in your workplace, family or circle of friends with offering to treat them. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch and a complimentary gift bag filled with local goodies with each ticket purchased.

Proceeds from this event directly help women and children in our community recover and rebuild their lives after fleeing violence through many programs, counseling and of course safe and affordable housing.

Sponsorship opportunities available! Please contact danielle@barrieshelter.com

ABOUT International Women's Day (IWD)

International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century with the first gathering held in 1911. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.

Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:

• celebrate women's achievements
• raise awareness about women's equality
• lobby for accelerated gender parity
• fundraise for female-focused charities