Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress she is making on raising the profile of International Women's Day.

International Women’s Day has been marked for many years, and is an opportunity to celebrate the progress and achievements of women around the world.

I, and many other ministers, will be attending a series of events, workshops and meetings to celebrate the day. We will also be supporting some of the many events that will be held around the country in schools, workplaces and communities. We are all working together to promote International Women’s Day and each year I am amazed by the creativity and energy that is on display.

I hope that honourable members will also be supporting events to mark International Women’s Day.