A host of inspirational speakers took to the stage at Teesside International Women’s Day.
Local women, including judges, businesswomen and community activists were among those took part in today’s event, which this year had a theme of ‘Make It Happen’.
International Women’s Day – co-ordinated locally by Teesside University and Middlesbrough Council - celebrates women’s achievements throughout history and across nations.
This year’s theme was chosen to recognise the social, political and economic advancements of women, while highlighting areas that still need to be addressed.
Its aim is to raise awareness locally and to engage with women and families in the Teesside area and offer women, and particularly young women, true equality of opportunity.
Event co-ordinator Sharon Caddell said: “We particularly want to engage with younger people while offering an event that provides inspiration, information, advice and assistance on opportunities to be taken up, or followed up at a later date, if they wish.
“Our vision is for the event to promote the considerable value of gender equality to families, communities and society as a whole.”
On the day, the guest speakers included Judge Gillian Matthews; the Vice President of SembCorp Utilities, Jane Atkinson; and Carli-Jayne McNaught, owner of the Olde Young Tea House in Middlesbrough.
There was also stalls, information stands, and entertainment.
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