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Pre programme events for #YIWW2026 start today! 🥳

Check out what’s happening at yorkwomen.org.uk 🫶🏽

#YorkEvents #WhatsOnYork #YorkWomen
February 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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This year, YIWW brought together 60+ events and over 1,600 attendees, making it our biggest programme yet.👏🏽

A huge thank you to our volunteer team, event organisers, attendees, partners and supporters who made it all possible. 💜

Read the full review: yorkwomen.org.uk/yiww2026-review/
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June 1, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Week-long inspiration at #YIWW2026 💜

From journalling to exhibitions, these events run throughout York International Women’s Week.

Check out the programme at yorkwomen.org.uk and get involved ✨

#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvent
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February 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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1/2 There are only 3 more days to submit your event for York International Women’s Week 2025! 🎉✨

Finalising your event application? Swipe through for tips and submit your event today! 🚀💡

#YIWW2025
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January 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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#YIWW2026 is officially underway!👏🏽

We kicked off the programme with a brilliant screening of 3000 Lesbians Go To York 💜

The programme continues today with events happening across the city. Take a look, get involved, and join us for what’s to come! 👀✨

🔗yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkWomen #IWD
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March 2, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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We are excited to announce our YIWW 2026 theme:

‘Weaving Women’s Stories’

Submit an event to connect, share, listen & celebrate through words, crafts, music & more.

📆Applications open: 1 Nov | Deadline 7 Jan
🎤Events run 1–8 Mar 2026
🔗More info: yorkwomen.org.uk

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October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Have you chosen your events for #YIWW2026 yet? 👀

Wednesday 4 March is packed from morning to evening, with events for all ages!👯‍♀️🍿👩🏽‍💻

Take a look at what’s on, plan your day, and book your place where needed.🎟️

Learn more at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 1): A pink schedule listing: "Entangling Stories and Bodies across York" (10:00–21:00), "Tap Dancing Sessions: Tots" (10:00–10:45), and "Tap Dancing Sessions: Adult Beginners to Advanced" (18:15–21:15). Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 2): A pink schedule listing: "Crafting Resilience: Create Zines for Women's Rights" (15:00), "Film: Gentle, Angry Women (CND)" (18:30–19:45), and "Women's Voices in Tech" (18:30–20:30).
February 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Yesterday we hosted the York International Women’s Week organisers’ meeting 💜

So much energy as we shared the 2026 programme and celebrated the incredible events coming up across the week. Huge thanks to everyone involved — we couldn’t do this without you ✨

#YIWW2026 #IWD #YorkWomen #YorkEvents
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February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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#YIWW2026 Saturday Spotlight! 🌟

From beginner tennis and clothes swaps to deep-dive workshops on wellness and history, Saturday will be packed with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate. 🎾 📖 🛍️

Plan your day and sign up at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
Promotional graphic for York International Women’s Week 2026. Against a purple background with yellow stars, a table lists events for Saturday, March 7th. Events include: "Women’s Journeys: From War to Peace" (10:00-14:30), "Women and Waldorf: A day of Craft, Community and Connection" (10:00-15:00), and "Kenyan Products from Mbele Women Empowerment Programme" (10:00-18:00). At the bottom, an illustration shows three women in diverse, colorful clothing standing together. Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "Meet My Favourite Author" (11:15-12:45), "Tennis for beginners" (12:00-13:00), and "Playful Movement Workshop" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of a woman in a white tennis outfit swinging a racket toward a yellow tennis ball. Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "‘A Frock for a FROK’: Women’s Clothes & Accessories Swap" (14:00-16:00), "Thriving with Ease" (14:00-16:00), and "Rituals: Music and Poems of Shared Experience" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of two women browsing a purple patterned dress on a mannequin.
February 20, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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One day, ten ways to participate. 🌟

From weaving and wellness to history and dance, Thursday furing #YIWW2026 of incredible events across the city.🧵🏛️💃

Slide through for booking details and locations or visit yorkwomen.org.uk. See you there!

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three morning and early afternoon events: 10:00–12:00, Learn to Weave a Bookmark; 10:00–10:30 & 13:30–14:30, Sharing Cross-Cultural Rhythms and Stories; 10:00–12:30 & 13:30–16:00, YORKITS Workshop in York Minster. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other. A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists four midday events: 11:00–12:30, Playful Movement Workshops; 12:00–13:00, Women in Brand: ‘I am Remarkable’; 13:00–13:30, Lunchtime Talk: Who is Mary Ward?; 13:00–15:00, WINGS: Exhibition and Sharing Women’s Stories. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other. A "What's On" schedule for York International Women's Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three evening events: 18:30–20:00, Edna Annie Crichton presentation; 18:45–20:15, 'Ladies Night' GROOVE Dance; 19:00–21:00, Safety in Numbers: A Poetic Conversation. Below the table is an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.
February 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗

Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor.

🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00
📍 Clements Hall, York
🎟 £3 (cash only)

#YIWW2026 #YorkWomen
Bright pink and purple event poster titled “A Frok for FROK: Women’s Clothes and Accessories Swap.” The poster explains that attendees will leave with new-to-you clothes, shoes or accessories, refreshed wardrobe finds from jewellery and craft stalls, and updates about the work of Khwendo Kor supporting women and girls in northwest Pakistan. Event details: Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York (YO23 1BW), 7 March from 14:00–16:00. £3 tickets, cash only, with all profits supporting Khwendo Kor. Decorative illustrations of clothing items appear at the bottom.
March 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗

Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor.

🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00
📍 Clements Hall, York
🎟 £3 (cash only)

#YIWW2026 #YorkWomen
Bright pink and purple event poster titled “A Frok for FROK: Women’s Clothes and Accessories Swap.” The poster explains that attendees will leave with new-to-you clothes, shoes or accessories, refreshed wardrobe finds from jewellery and craft stalls, and updates about the work of Khwendo Kor supporting women and girls in northwest Pakistan. Event details: Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York (YO23 1BW), 7 March from 14:00–16:00. £3 tickets, cash only, with all profits supporting Khwendo Kor. Decorative illustrations of clothing items appear at the bottom.
March 6, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Long-week events & exhibitions are now open for #YIWW2026 ✨

The Mindful Photography exhibition is open at Patch York 📸

You can also explore HERSTORY (online), WINGS with York Theatre Royal, and Women and Waldorf.

Some include meet-ups 💜

More info via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗

#YorkWomen
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March 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Join the final event of the 2026 programme! 🗣️

“She Holds the Crown: Celebrating Voices of Gypsy and Traveller Women” is a powerful finale to our week, highlighting the resilience, strength, and central role gypsy and traveller women play within their communities. 🙌🏽

#YorkWomen #IWD #YorkEvents
February 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Mark International Women’s with #YIWW2026 💜

From historical walks and worship to photography workshops and panels on city safety, we’ve got an incredible Sunday lineup ready for you.

Learn more and book your tickets at yorkwomen.org.uk 💻

#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvents
A pink schedule for York International Women’s Week listing events for Sunday, 8th March. Events include a service of worship (10:30), an auto-photography workshop (11:30), a walking tour (13:00), and a panel on gender and public space (19:30). The bottom features an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.
February 20, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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No venue? Take it online!

Hosting digitally makes #YIWW2026 more accessible and opens the door to more voices, wherever they are in the world. 🌍 ✨

Submit your application at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkEvents #YorkLife #YorkWomen
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December 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM