The origins trace back to March 8 in 1857 when New York garment workers protested against inhumane working conditions and low wages.

The International Women's Day (IWD) website has a timeline of the events & also  keeps you up to date with current themes , events & initiatives.

How did you celebrate IWD? 
Comment below on what's happening in your town or workplace or email text & photos to vanya@nzoa.org.nz

Tauranga Clinic - LIONZ & cub....

This year we have 9 women in our department: 1 SMO, 2 trainees and 6 registrars. Gone are the days when the patient says: "I saw a lady doctor" and everyone knew who it was - George Chan