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Queen’s University marks International Women’s Day on March 8 to celebrate the accomplishments of women both on campus and around the world. It also provides an opportunity for the community to reflect on the strides made toward greater equity for women in Canada and beyond, while thinking about how to overcome the challenges that still lie ahead.

In recognition of this significant day, the university and various campus groups are hosting events centered on discussions about women and equity. Highlights include:

International Women’s Day 2025 Celebration

This networking and information session is open to all members of the Queen’s Community (faculty, staff and students) to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). During the event, attendees will hear brief speeches and learn about the various women’s groups across campus. Casual-style food and refreshments will be provided. It is hosted by the Queen's Women's Network, Women in Science at Queen's, the Chair for Women in Engineering, and affiliates with the support of the Inclusive Community Fund. The event will take place in the Biosciences Complex Atrium on March 7 from 12-1 p.m. Donations will be collected for the Kingston Interval House.

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Ban Righ Hall centennial celebration

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the official opening of the Ban Righ Hall women’s residence at Queen’s University. This centennial anniversary event will celebrate the achievement of Ban Righ Hall's construction and history, and show how the dedication of the Queen’s women’s community continues to bring the residence to life for generations of women students. A drop-in reception and tours will be held Wednesday, March 5 from 3-4 p.m.

Learn more on the Queen’s events calendar.

Closing the Women's Health Gap: The Key to a Healthier, More Resilient Workforce

No debate about how to boost productivity will yield optimal results without considering one factor that is so often overlooked in business and elsewhere: women’s health. According to a 2024 McKinsey report, nearly half of the women’s health burden occurs between the ages of 20 and 64 – nearly the entire span of a woman’s working years. On Thursday, March 6 at 1 p.m., join Smith Business Insight for a free, 60-minute International Women’s Day webinar, where industry experts will break down the vital link between women’s health, business success, and economic growth.

Participants will learn: 

• The many aspects of women’s health and why it matters in today’s business world
• How investing in women’s health matters helps both women and the workplace
• How technology and innovation are addressing women’s health challenges
• Practical strategies for employers and employees to support women’s health in the workplace.

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Feminist Legal Studies Conference 2025

This annual conference for International Women’s Day is being hosted March 28-29 by Feminist Legal Studies Queen’s and Queen’s Faculty of Law. The theme of the conference this year is Promises, Praxes, Paradigms: Knowing and Acting for Change 30 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. A keynote lecture will be delivered by Nicole Redvers, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Western Ontario, who will speak on "The Indigenous Determinants of Planetary Health: Respect of the Feminine."

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