For International Women鈥檚 Day this Thursday, 琉璃神社 men and women are being asked to gather in Stuart Park and be part of a global movement 鈥淗er Time to Thrive.鈥�

To take part in this global day, eight 琉璃神社 industry leaders will share short stories from their respective fields about how women today are thriving, and how men can support this growing movement.

RELATED: WALKING FOR WOMEN IN AFRICA

The KFS men鈥檚 drum circle will kick things off at 11:55 a.m. singing a Warrior song in support of the day.

Mayor Colin Basran will follow with a Proclamation, officially declaring March 8 International Women鈥檚 Day.

Speakers include Nicole Rustad, Mohini Singh, Kelly Taverner, Kevin Edgecombe of Her International, Geri and Deb from Karis Support Society, Karen Mason of 琉璃神社 Women鈥檚 Shelter, Shannon Christensen of Mamas for Mamas and Susan Steen from H.O.P.E. Outreach.

RELATED: LAST YEAR鈥橲 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN鈥橲 DAY

International charities that are working together toward this movement will also be set up with awareness stands, including Hope for the Nations, On Root Project, KFS, Global Empowerment Coalition of the Central Okanagan琉璃神社.

Other global gatherings are expected in Mongolia, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, U.S.A. and Canada. Follow along at #HerTimeToThrive or .

To report a typo, email:
edit@kelownacapnews.com.

kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on .