York International Women's Week (YIWW)

Join the final event of the 2026 programme! 🗣️

“She Holds the Crown: Celebrating Voices of Gypsy and Traveller Women” is a powerful finale to our week, highlighting the resilience, strength, and central role gypsy and traveller women play within their communities. 🙌🏽

#YorkWomen #IWD #YorkEvents

A pink schedule for York International Women’s Week listing events for Sunday, 8th March. Events include a service of worship (10:30), an auto-photography workshop (11:30), a walking tour (13:00), and a panel on gender and public space (19:30). The bottom features an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.

Mark International Women’s with #YIWW2026 💜

From historical walks and worship to photography workshops and panels on city safety, we’ve got an incredible Sunday lineup ready for you.

Learn more and book your tickets at yorkwomen.org.uk 💻

#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvents

Promotional graphic for York International Women’s Week 2026. Against a purple background with yellow stars, a table lists events for Saturday, March 7th. Events include: "Women’s Journeys: From War to Peace" (10:00-14:30), "Women and Waldorf: A day of Craft, Community and Connection" (10:00-15:00), and "Kenyan Products from Mbele Women Empowerment Programme" (10:00-18:00). At the bottom, an illustration shows three women in diverse, colorful clothing standing together.

Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "Meet My Favourite Author" (11:15-12:45), "Tennis for beginners" (12:00-13:00), and "Playful Movement Workshop" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of a woman in a white tennis outfit swinging a racket toward a yellow tennis ball.

Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "‘A Frock for a FROK’: Women’s Clothes & Accessories Swap" (14:00-16:00), "Thriving with Ease" (14:00-16:00), and "Rituals: Music and Poems of Shared Experience" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of two women browsing a purple patterned dress on a mannequin.

#YIWW2026 Saturday Spotlight! 🌟

From beginner tennis and clothes swaps to deep-dive workshops on wellness and history, Saturday will be packed with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate. 🎾 📖 🛍️

Plan your day and sign up at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three morning and early afternoon events: 10:00–12:00, Learn to Weave a Bookmark; 10:00–10:30 & 13:30–14:30, Sharing Cross-Cultural Rhythms and Stories; 10:00–12:30 & 13:30–16:00, YORKITS Workshop in York Minster. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other.

A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists four midday events: 11:00–12:30, Playful Movement Workshops; 12:00–13:00, Women in Brand: ‘I am Remarkable’; 13:00–13:30, Lunchtime Talk: Who is Mary Ward?; 13:00–15:00, WINGS: Exhibition and Sharing Women’s Stories. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other.

A "What's On" schedule for York International Women's Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three evening events: 18:30–20:00, Edna Annie Crichton presentation; 18:45–20:15, 'Ladies Night' GROOVE Dance; 19:00–21:00, Safety in Numbers: A Poetic Conversation. Below the table is an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.

One day, ten ways to participate. 🌟

From weaving and wellness to history and dance, Thursday furing #YIWW2026 of incredible events across the city.🧵🏛️💃

Slide through for booking details and locations or visit yorkwomen.org.uk. See you there!

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 1): A pink schedule listing: "Entangling Stories and Bodies across York" (10:00–21:00), "Tap Dancing Sessions: Tots" (10:00–10:45), and "Tap Dancing Sessions: Adult Beginners to Advanced" (18:15–21:15).

Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 2): A pink schedule listing: "Crafting Resilience: Create Zines for Women's Rights" (15:00), "Film: Gentle, Angry Women (CND)" (18:30–19:45), and "Women's Voices in Tech" (18:30–20:30).

Have you chosen your events for #YIWW2026 yet? 👀

Wednesday 4 March is packed from morning to evening, with events for all ages!👯‍♀️🍿👩🏽‍💻

Take a look at what’s on, plan your day, and book your place where needed.🎟️

Learn more at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

Taking place on 4th March at both University of York campus and @yorkstjohn.bsky.social campus - a collaborative event for @yiww.bsky.social Also at SPARK in the evening.

Join Cultivate Journal & @curiositasjournal.bsky.social for “ENTANGLING STORIES AND BODIES ACROSS YORK”

Everyone welcome 💚

A purple schedule for York International Women’s Week, Tuesday, March 3rd, listing daytime events: "Foxycrafters" (10:00), "I am a Migrant Woman" (12:00), and "Women in Brand" (12:00). Bottom illustration shows a woman standing in front of a video camera.

A purple schedule for York International Women’s Week, Tuesday, March 3rd, listing evening events: "Motherhood on a Dying Planet" (19:00), "Open Mic" (19:15), and "Strong Women in Irish Myths" (19:30). Bottom illustration shows four people singing.

Tuesday 3 March at #YIWW2026 ✨

From crafting and storytelling workshops to thought-provoking discussions, open mic performances, and events exploring motherhood, myth and activism — Tuesday is full of ways to connect and create. 🎨

Book your place, events are already filling up yorkwomen.org.uk 👀🎟️

Promotional graphic for the YIWW 2026 launch event. The image shows a collage of portrait photos featuring a diverse group of older queer women and non-binary people, arranged in a grid around a central title card reading “3000 Lesbians Go To York.” The background is a pink-to-purple gradient. Text at the bottom reads: “YIWW2026 launch event. Film of a York queer arts festival + Q&A. Sunday 1st March 1.30. City Screen York,” followed by a booking link.

Don’t miss our launch event at @cityscreenyork 🎬

This film tells an extraordinary tale: from 1998-2008 thousands of queer women flocked to York Lesbian Arts Festival for a weekend of books, art, fun – and a legendary disco!🪩

📅 Sunday 1 March
⏰ 1.30pm
📍 City Screen York

🎟️: lnkd.in/erR4aDN2

Graphic listing Monday 2 March events for York International Women’s Week 2026, including writing, discussion, and feminist yoga sessions, with illustrated figure practising yoga.

Graphic listing Monday 2 March evening events for York International Women’s Week 2026, including tap dancing, pilates, and a talk on the history of board games, with illustrated figures dancing.

Looking for a way to connect, move, or learn something new? 🔎 

From creative writing and feminist yoga to the hidden history of your favorite board games, the #YIWW2026 Monday lineup has something for everyone.

Check out the full Monday schedule in the slides above or at yorkwomen.org.uk! 💌

A poster advertising a creative writing class in York on 2nd March. The background is of a scrapbook style and features images from various books. On top of this a series of text boxes detail the event. From top to bottom, they read: Writing Back to the Girl. 2nd March 11.15-12noon. Patch, York, YO1 6FA. a free creative writing class on girls who wrote and how their stories can help you tell your own. proudly part of York International Women's Week 1st-8th March 2026. email: daisymayjohnsonbooks@gmail.com to reserve your space.

I'm delighted to be running a free writing workshop in York as part of the lovely @yiww.bsky.social lineup this year. I'm not one for scary writing workshops so this is a short and friendly burst of creativity and writing and finding out about often silenced amazing authors. Please do come along!

A schedule for York International Women’s Week 2026 listing three events: a film screening of "3000 Lesbians Go To York" (13:30), a Queer Writing Circle (17:00), and "She Resounds: The Women Who Built Tap Dance" (19:00).

Today we’re spotlighting our Sunday 1 March events, running from afternoon through to the evening!

📽️13.30–16.00 3000 Lesbians Go To York + Q&A & Welcome to #YIWW2026
✍️17.00–19.00 Queer Writing Circle
👯‍♀️19.00–20.00 She Resounds: The Women Who Built Tap Dance

🔗 yorkwomen.org.uk

Five women standing together and smiling under a canopy of warm fairy lights, each holding a "York International Women’s Week" programme.

A close-up, top-down view of a stack of vibrant purple event programmes fanned out on a wooden table, featuring the title "Weaving Women’s Stories."

Four people sitting around a circular table, deeply engaged in conversation while reviewing the event programmes together.

A woman in a winter coat picks up a programme from a registration table where others are chatting in a busy, sunlit community room.

Yesterday we hosted the York International Women’s Week organisers’ meeting 💜

So much energy as we shared the 2026 programme and celebrated the incredible events coming up across the week. Huge thanks to everyone involved — we couldn’t do this without you ✨

#YIWW2026 #IWD #YorkWomen #YorkEvents

A "What's on..." summary graphic for York International Women's Week 2026 (March 1–8). A table lists three main events: a journalling workshop, a photography exhibition, and the HERSTORY online exhibition, with their respective dates

Week-long inspiration at #YIWW2026 💜

From journalling to exhibitions, these events run throughout York International Women’s Week.

Check out the programme at yorkwomen.org.uk and get involved ✨

#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvent

A colorful "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week pre-programme events on Feb 28th. Includes: Women Making Homes (10:00–15:00), Finding Fatness in the Archive (14:00–16:00), and Acts of Kindness (14:00–16:00).

We’re excited to share the #YIWW2026 programme! 💜

Starting with our Pre-Programme events on 28/02.

🎟️ Info & booking: yorkwomen.org.uk
📌 Key: OL & IP = Hybrid event (Online & In Person)

#York #InternationalWomensWeek #WomenMakingHistory

Poster for York International Women’s Week, 1st–8th March 2026, showing illustrated women of different ages and skin tones against colourful abstract shapes, with the text “Weaving Women’s Stories” and “Programme.”

✨ York International Women’s Week 2026 is LIVE! ✨

Our biggest programme yet is here, with more events than ever marking women’s stories, creativity and community 💜

Take a look, get tickets now: yorkwomen.org.uk

📅 1–8 March 2026

A colourful illustrated poster advertising an organisers’ meeting. The headline reads “Organisers Meeting – Come say hi!”. The poster includes details: Where – Spark, 17–21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB. When – Thursday 5th February, 15:00–17:00. The background features bright pink text boxes, decorative lights, and an illustration of two people chatting at a table in a relaxed café-style setting.

We’re bringing back the organisers’ meeting – come say hi!👋

If you’re an event organiser for #YIWW2026 join us on Thursday 5th February, 3–5pm at Spark, York (SHOW space upstairs).🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Meet fellow organisers and the YIWW coordination team, share ideas, ask questions, and pick up brochures.✨

Green promotional poster for “Thrive Outside”. Text reads: “Are you in between jobs, a student, a carer or not currently in paid employment? For ages 16–24 and 50–64 (other ages may apply). Join us in Homestead Park every Friday from 13th February, 2–4pm for free weekly crafting sessions around the campfire.” Images show a group of people sitting outdoors in a park, hand-carved wooden feathers on a tree stump, and people gathered around a metal campfire. Text at the bottom says: “Please bring ID to your first session. All equipment and materials provided.” Logos of funders and partners are displayed, along with Instagram handle @thriveoutsidecic and contact email.

Event Spotlight: Thrive Outside 🌿🔥

If you’re between jobs, studying, caring, or not currently in paid work, this could be a great way to spend a Friday afternoon.

📍 Homestead Park
🕑 Fridays, 2–4pm (from 13 February)
🎨 Free weekly crafting sessions

Find out more: thriveoutsidecic.org.uk

Event flyer for "Shame Ends Here," an interdisciplinary art show about the stories behind sexual abuse statistics. Taking place Sunday, 1 February 2026, 2-8pm at York City Screen Basement Bar.

Shame Ends Here: A single-day art exhibition breaking the silence around sexual abuse.

📅 1 Feb 2026 | 2–8pm
📍 York City Screen Basement Bar

⚠️ Trigger Warning – references to sexual violence. Support available.

More info: york360.co.uk/whats-on/city-screen

Illustrated thank-you graphic with a pink-to-purple gradient background and hanging yellow stars. A pink envelope sits behind a cream card reading “Thank You” and a message thanking event organisers for submitting events, noting a record number of entries and asking them to check their inboxes. Signed “The YIWW team.” Bottom left text reads “York International Women’s Week, 1st–8th March 2026,” with a small paper plane and heart illustration.

Thank you to everyone who submitted an event for York International Women’s Week 2026 💜✨

We’ve had a record number of entries and are so grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm you’ve shared.

Keep an eye on your inboxes and socia media, more updates coming very soon 👀✉️

#YIWW2026

Calling for virtual events poster

Final call 🗣️

The event call for #YIWW2026 closed in two days and we’re particularly encouraging last minute virtual event submissions!

Be part of one of York’s most memorable weeks of the year. Submit your event at yorkwomen.org.uk ✨

A calendar graphic with the text "SAVE THE DATE." The last call for event applications for YIWW is the 7th of January 2026. The calendar grid highlights the number 7. Text at the bottom reads "York International Women's Week 1st-8th March 2026."

🚨 Don’t wait: The deadline for #YIWW2026 event submissions is fast approaching on 7 January 2026!

Got an idea? Early submissions are welcome! Submit your event proposal via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗

If you have any questions about the submission process or your event idea, please get in touch!

Graphic titled “Some ideas for… Weaving Women’s Stories – YIWW 2026,” showing suggested event formats including storytelling sessions, creative workshops, and film and media screenings, with illustrated notes and colourful flowing lines.

Graphic highlighting YIWW 2026 event ideas focused on community and wellbeing, performance and expression, and practical tips, illustrated with women, a meditation pose, and sticky notes listing activities.

Looking for inspiration?💡

From storytelling circles to creative workshops and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to weave women’s stories into #YIWW2026.

Get in touch to discuss your ideas or go to yorkwomen.org.uk to submit an event – deadline is 7 January! ❄️

Pink graphic promoting online events for York International Women’s Week 2026. Text reads “No venue? No problem.” and highlights that YIWW events can be hosted online to improve accessibility. Decorative stars, wavy lines and an illustration of a laptop appear alongside the URL yorkwomen.org.uk.

No venue? Take it online!

Hosting digitally makes #YIWW2026 more accessible and opens the door to more voices, wherever they are in the world. 🌍 ✨

Submit your application at yorkwomen.org.uk

#YorkEvents #YorkLife #YorkWomen

A brightly colored poster with a stylized artistic design for York International Women's Week 2026. The primary text reads: "A snippet of YIWW 2026." Below this, a list details the content: "A vibrant week of talks, art, workshops and events celebrating women’s lives, stories and struggles." The dates are clearly stated as "1st - 8th March 2026". The poster features an illustration of three women at the bottom, drawn with bold, colourful, abstract lines. A strong call-to-action encourages viewers to "Visit [website address] to submit your event proposals." The overall tone is energetic and inclusive.

Wondering what York International Women’s Week (YIWW) is all about?👀🔽

Find out more and submit your event proposal via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗

#YIWW2026 #WeavingWomensStories #InternationalWomensDay #YorkEvents #VisitYork

Illustrated poster showing an open envelope with a heart seal and a letter reading “You are invited!”. The letter invites people to join a week celebrating women through art, crafts, music, activism and community events. Around the envelope are stars, swirling lines, and illustrations of diverse women standing together.

Got an idea for an event? 💜

York International Women’s Week 2026 is still open for event submissions!

Organisers, creatives, students & community groups — help shape a city-wide programme for women’s & girls’ rights in York and beyond.✨

📩 Submit your event: yorkwomen.org.uk

#YIWW2026

York International Women’s Week is looking for events!

We warmly welcome individuals and organisers to submit events for the YIWW2026 Programme 🙋‍♀️📣

Deadline for event submissions: 7th January 2026 📅

Visit www.yorkwomen.org.uk for full details!

Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Women of York — a powerful documentary amplifying women’s voices, creativity & community in York.

📅 26 Nov | ⏰ 6–8pm GMT
🎟️ Free, booking required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-of-y...

#WomenOfYork #YorkStJohnUniversity #WomenInFilm #Feminism #YorkEvent

Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Trans Lives in Focus — a powerful afternoon of remembrance, education & community marking Trans Day of Remembrance 2025.

📅 20 Nov | ⏰ 12:30–4pm GMT

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransLivesMatter #YorkStJohnUniversity #LGBTQ+

Happening tomorrow! 🚨

Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️

Join York LGBT Forum in #York to stand up, speak out, and show up for our trans siblings.

We won’t be silenced. We won’t be erased.

Where: St Helen’s Square, York,
When: 8/11/2025
Time: 12 noon - 2pm

An orange and white graphic poster with the text: YIWW 2026 Call for Events. The text invites people to be part of a vibrant programme placing women and girls at the heart of current challenges. The year's tagline is 'Weaving Women's Stories'. A call to action directs visitors to yorkwomen.org to find out more and submit an event. A drawing of a megaphone is in the bottom right corner.

We are excited to announce our YIWW 2026 theme:

‘Weaving Women’s Stories’

Submit an event to connect, share, listen & celebrate through words, crafts, music & more.

📆Applications open: 1 Nov | Deadline 7 Jan
🎤Events run 1–8 Mar 2026
🔗More info: yorkwomen.org.uk

#CommunityEvent #YorkWomen