To build awareness, acknowledge the legacy, inspire community and empower women to realize their gifts, goals and roles for self, family and community. That is what International Women's Day is about. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis validates the legacy and honors the women who hold up "Half the Sky" in proclaiming March 8, 2013 International Women's Day in St. Cloud, MN and honor the many accomplishments of women in our community.
Central MN Women's organizations invitate you to an International Women's Day event, Honor the Women and Stop the Violence in St. Cloud, MN or post your event here.
HONOR THE WOMEN, STOP THE VIOLENCE
An International Women’s Day
celebration
St. Cloud, Minnesota, March 6, 2013
With March 8th being
International Women’s Day, several local organizations have come together to
celebrate women, honor victims and survivors, build awareness and provide
resources on topics that affect women not only globally, but locally.
This
free, family friendly event is from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday,
March 8, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Rd.137 in Saint Cloud.
There will be a multi-cultural meal and
silent auction in addition to entertainment, an art exhibit and presentations.
The celebration also includes activities and art for children and resource
booths from the sponsors and others.
This
event is possible because of the efforts and support of AAUW, Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Communities,
Central MN HUMAN TRAFFICKING Task Force, Central MN Sexual Assault Center,
Central MN Women Shine, Delta Kappa Gamma, herARTS in Action, League of Women
Voters- St. Cloud Area, NGATHA International, Perseverancia, PFLAG, Refugee
& Immigrant Equity Coalition, SCSU Women’s Center and SCSU Women’s Studies.
