BLACKTOWN based SydWest Multicultural Services and Tamil Valarchi Manram partnered to host the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 event.
The event aimed to encourage women of all backgrounds to strive for equality and embrace equity. Expert speakers from Western Sydney and the Indian Sub-continent participated in a hot topic panel discussion, exploring the intersection of the legal system and domestic violence, with a particular focus on the role of dowry in relationships of inequality.
The event also featured drumming and tap-dancing performances, inviting audience participation. Additionally, the event also included the presentation of awards to women of diverse backgrounds from Western Sydney who have achieved in their profession or community.
SydWest CEO Elfa Moraitakis expressed pride in the achievements of the women involved and promised that everyone would be left profoundly changed by the event.
