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FEW and International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8th , and serves as an opportunity for countries, organizations and communities to reflect and review progress regarding issues affecting women.  Under this year’s theme “MAKE IT HAPPEN” , FEW will be extending the celebration to a month of activities and opportunities for people to engage in action oriented, fun and inspirational events. FEW Calendar of International Women’s Month Events Sunday, March 8th (Fundraiser) - FEW x Lighthouse Fundraising Event - ¥2000 - Link Raising funds and awareness to combat human trafficking and slavery in Japan. Open to men and women. Thursday, March 12th (Monthly Meeting) -Unequal Impact: Gender in Disasters and Actions You Can Take - ¥3000 - Link Nonprofit NGO consultant and FEW Member Sarajean Rossitto will speak about organizations and communities striving to integrate women’s needs in their humanitarian​ response initiatives. Sunday, March 15th (Community B