GALLERY: Council hosts International Women's Day event

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted an afternoon event in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Friday 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day under this year’s theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

An exciting line-up of ‘Influential Voices’ - Sarah Jane Campbell, Service Manager from The Well Kilkeel; Niamh Quin, founder of charity Advocacy VSV; Daria Yakovenko and host Lynette Fay, shared their journeys and experiences, providing insights into how they have championed ‘inclusion’ in their professional and personal lives.