With the World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Gender Gap Report findings telling us that gender parity is over 200 years away, there has never been a more important time to keep motivated and #PressforProgress. And with global activism for women's equality fuelled by movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and more there is a strong global momentum striving for gender parity. There's a very strong and growing global movement of advocacy, activism and support. Now, more than ever, there's a strong call-to-action to press forward and to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive. International Women's Day is not country, group or organization specific. The day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. So together, let's all be tenacious in accelerating gender parity. Collectively, let's all Press for Progress!

International Women’s Day Celebration
Thursday, March 8, 8am-4pm, The Olde Oak, 62 Parsons Ave., 419-215-9497
To celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s raise a glass to the women in our community! Grab your favorite ladies and allies and join us at the female-owned Olde Oak on Thursday, March 8 to schmooze and booze. The Olde Oak will be featuring a special women-inspired draft list of local craft beers brought to you by women sales representatives from Wolf’s Ridge, Land Grant, Seventh Son, and others. Featuring special cocktails from Middle West Spirits and Watershed Distillery, sourced and created by women. Women will receive 20% off Food to reflect the gender pay gap that still exists today. And that’s not all! You can dance the night away with live music from Amber and Walter of MojoFlo from 8-10pm. The Olde Oak is proud to donate a portion of the proceeds from this event to WHEP.

International Women’s Day of Action
Thursday, March 8, 2018, 9am-4pm
Capital University will host its second annual International Women’s Day of Action within the Harry C. Moore Student Union, the Conservatory of Music, and Kern’s Religious Life Center. Capital faculty, staff, students, and community members representing diverse disciplines and perspectives will lead 30- to 60-minute talks or discussions on topics of their choice broadly related to gender, human rights, and social justice. Organized by faculty, staff, students and friends, the theme surrounding this year’s event will be gender parity, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Register on Facebook.

International Women's Day Fundraiser
Thursday, March 8, 2018, 3-11pm
215 N 4th Street.
To benefit and support the amazing non-profit YWCA Columbus, our taproom will be hosting a public fundraiser and tapping party for a very special beer: Ladies Who Brunch! Ladies Who Brunch beer  was conceptualized and brewed by a female-led team of WRB staff, premiering in bottles to celebrate International Women's Day! A portion of proceeds from draft and bottles sales will be donated to YWCA Columbus, who's aim is to eliminate racism and empower women in our community. Ladies Who Brunch is also a celebration of the women of craft beer. Raise a glass and cheers to all the bold women who brew, sell, serve, drink and share beer! This brew is a twist on our popular All the Breakfast infusion, adding darker malts to create an imperial-style breakfast ale. The same fun ingredients were used to create the infusion, including Ohio maple syrup, orange peel, cinnamon, coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla and toasted coconut! Bombers available first come first serve in the taproom beginning at 3pm.

24th Annual Women Coming Together Conference: Celebrating International Women’s Day in Columbus
Friday, March 9, 2018, 8:30am-3:30pm
Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd.
Since 1994, Women Coming Together has organized an annual luncheon to provide an opportunity for women of different racial/ethnic groups, ages, faiths, sexual orientations, and educational and employment experiences to identify and share their community concerns. WCTConference@gmail.com or call 614-886-1866. Tickets at Eventbrite. See us on Facebook

International Women's Day Celebration at Mozart's
Thursday, March 22, 2018, 5:30-7:30pm
Mozart's, 4784 N. High Street
Join US Together in celebration of International Women's Day with an after-hour event at Mozart's Cafe with free appetizers and desserts. Attendees will have the option to purchase art from New American and Women artists from the local community. There will be a cash bar, and a guest speaker. If you're looking for a good time, free food, and an art show. In honor of the occasion, we will be accepting a suggested $15 donation for our Women's Empowerment Program. Tickets at Eventbrite.