International Women’s Day 2015

All around the world, International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.

Each year International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. #MakeItHappen is the 2015 theme.....encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women.
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Ocean County Library Toms River branch (101 Washington Street) is screening the documentary “Saving Face” 10 am, Monday March 9. “Saving Face” is the 2012 Acadey Award Winner For Documentary (Short Subject) and chronicles a realistic view of women’s struggle in Pakistan, where acid violence attacks against women are a growing concern. The film also follows London-based plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad as he journeys to Pakistan to perform reconstructive surgery on the survivor of these attacks. Followed by the film screening, there will be a discussion about Pakistan, its culture and the changing social and political dynamics, and the lives of women in this country. This screening is free and open to the public. To register, visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200.

The first International Women's Day was held in 1911.